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Forgotten Footprints
Lost Stories in the Discovery of Antarctica
John Harrison
A mix of history, geography, myth, and personal truth, this book explores the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea—the most visited places in Antarctica. Filled with beautiful photographs by the author from his travels, this record offers a selection of anecdotal accounts of the merchantmen, navy men, sealers, whalers, and aviators who, along with scientists and adventurers, drew the first ghostly maps of the white continent. It delves into the heads and hearts of those who were driven to discover the unknown land and is ideal for the armchair traveler who wants to explore the continent’s past and present. John Harrison is the author of Cloud Road and is a reviewer for the Mail on Sunday and the New Welsh Review. He is the recipient of the Wales Book of the Year Award and the winner of the inaugural Alexander Cordell Travel Writing Competition.
TRAVEL/HISTORY, 464 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 14 COLOR PHOTOS, 13 B & W PHOTOS, 18 MAPS CLOTH, $24.95 (CAN $25.95)

Beyond the Pampas
In Search of Patagonia
Imogen Rhia Herrad
Serving as both a travelogue and a history of the Welsh settlers in Patagonia—and the indigenous people with whom they interacted—this account describes how Welsh settlers have been integrated into Argentinean society. It also tells how certain aspects of Welsh culture, including the language, have been retained. Providing a unique perspective on colonialism, religious oppression, and the pioneer spirit, this fascinating book includes the author’s personal story of resolving longstanding issues of an abusive childhood during visits to Patagonia. Imogen Rhia Herrad is a freelance writer and broadcaster. She writes programs for national and state-run German radio stations about her travels in Europe and South America, women’s politics, and history across cultures. Her short stories and articles have been published in magazines and anthologies in Canada, the United States, and Wales. She is the author of The Woman Who Loved an Octopus and Other Saint’s Tales.
TRAVEL, 240 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

Excerpt: The first time I went to Patagonia, I didn’t know a soul there. I only meant to go once, for a couple of weeks, to look at the place. I didn’t know it would work its way under my skin until I would always be homesick for it, always come back to it. I didn’t know that it was going to change me, draw me out of myself. I fell in love with Patagonia from afar: with the story of the people who had left Wales a century and a half before to follow a dream and live in this place on the other side of the earth. I thought of it as Y Wladfa: the place of the Welsh settlement. Over time, I came to know its other inhabitants, who had been there before the Welsh, and who are still there today: the indigenous Tehuelche and Mapuche nations. Entirely unprepared, I stumbled upon their history, a seldom-told story of genocide five generations ago. I met freedom fighters and traumatised survivors of ethnic cleansing; people determined their culture should not die. I could not have foreseen where this journey would eventually take me as I travelled ever further into Patagonia: to a night by an open fire under the stars, deep in the foothills of the Andes.

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28 Days in Provence
Food and Family in the Heart of France
Shannon Bennett
• Author’s previous books sold more than 22,000 copies A rich journey into the heart of French cuisine, this account re-engages with Provence’s culinary tradition to inspire Francophiles and food lovers alike. Exploring village markets, cooking with local and seasonal produce, learning classic food techniques, and soaking up the culture are all part of the daily life of a chef and his family on holiday. What began as a diary has become a beautiful record of regional food, including more than 60 original recipes—Slow-cooked Duck with Honey and Thyme, Lamb Cassoulet with Preserved Lemons, Artichoke Stuffed with Ratatouille, and Figs Wrapped in Olive Oil Brioche, to name a few. To round out this luscious feast, the book offers many other tips and treasures, such as overviews of the region’s wines as well as a personal guide to the best restaurants and hotels. Shannon Bennett is the chef and owner of the acclaimed Melbourne restaurant Vue de Monde. He is the author of Shannon Bennett’s France and Shannon Bennett’s Paris.
TRAVEL/COOKING, 256 PAGES, 6.75 X 8.75 85 COLOR PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $34.95)

ISBN: 9780522858075
RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ THE MIEGUNYAH PRESS FEBRUARY

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Country Gardens, Country Hospitality
A Visit to Australia’s Best
Holly Kerr Forsyth
• Author’s previous books sold more than 37,000 copies A celebration of Australia, the diversity of its landscape, and the generosity and spirit of its people, this exploration features gardens of note throughout the country. From subtropical and temperate regions to alpine and arid, this account shares the stories, distinctive histories, and attributes of both newly established gardens and those that have evolved over generations. The book is also filled with more than 60 delicious recipes and stunning photography, revealing the warmth and conviviality of the diverse, cultivated landscapes of Australia. Holly Kerr Forsyth is a writer, a photographer, and the garden editor of the Weekend Australian. She is the author of nine books about gardening, including The Constant Gardener: A Botanical Bible, The Gardener’s Book of Days, Gardens of Eden, and the bestseller Remembered Gardens: Eight Women & Their Visions of an Australian Landscape.
GARDENING, 272 PAGES, 8.75 X 10 250 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $44.95 (CAN $44.95)

ISBN: 9780522861051
RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ THE MIEGUNYAH PRESS FEBRUARY

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Alice Springs
Eleanor Hogan
• Part of the City Series, which includes Adelaide (9781742232621), Melbourne (9781742231389), and Sydney (9781921410925) A personal, evocative, and unflinching account, this book reveals the texture of everyday life in Alice Springs, Australia, through the passage of the local seasons. Alice Springs, the most talked about yet least familiar place in Australia, is isolated and has extreme seasonal weather: searingly hot and bitterly cold. It is the heart of black Australia and the headquarters of the controversial Northern Territory Intervention. Questioning why frontier conflicts still hold sway in a place possessing a striking landscape and modern facilities, it will appeal to locals and visitors alike. Eleanor Hogan is a freelance writer with a background in Indigenous policy and research.
TRAVEL/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 336 PAGES, 4.5 X 7 CLOTH, $24.95 (CAN $24.95)

The Coast
A Journey Along Australia’s Eastern Shores
Chris Hammer
A celebration of the Australian seascape—from its natural grandeur to the quirky individualism of those who live beside it—this is the heartfelt and pertinent story of the issues facing Australia’s coast today and the resilience of its communities at a turning point. Traveling from the Torres Strait to Tasmania and from the showy beaches of Sydney to a beautiful village that endures despite the loss of its fishing fleet, this journey is imbued with a sense of optimism and humor. Even as new economic imperatives emerge and the shift in climate becomes apparent, this book revels in the heritage and character of Australia’s shores. Chris Hammer is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience. He is the former international correspondent for SBS TV’s flagship current affairs program Dateline, the former chief political correspondent for the Bulletin, and the former senior political journalist for the Age. He is the author of The River and the recipient of the ACT Book of the Year Award.
TRAVEL, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 7 B & W PHOTOS, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781742233253
RIGHTS: US, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS/NEW SOUTH JANUARY

ISBN: 9780522858723
RIGHTS: US & CANADA MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING/ MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS JANUARY

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Learning from the Land
Fourth edition
Yami Lester
Sharing his boyhood memories of growing up in the Australian bush, Yami Lester explains the games, food, hunting skills, bedtime stories, and many other aspects of the Yankunytjatjara culture in which he was raised. The book relates how Aboriginal culture, language, and religion all emanate from the land and how this knowledge is passed down from the elders to successive generations. The stories follow Lester through the country of his upbringing, providing a firsthand education that is perfect for young students learning about Aboriginal life. Yami Lester is a Yankunytjatjara man—an Indigenous person of northern South Australia—who has worked for the Aboriginal Advancement League, the United Mission, and the Institute of Aboriginal Development, fighting for Aboriginal land rights and promoting cross-cultural issues and programs for Aboriginal communities. He is the author of Yami: The Autobiography of Yami Lester.
CULTURAL STUDIES/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 34 PAGES, 5.75 X 9.25 27 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $10.95 (CAN $10.95)

The Macsween Haggis Bible
Jo Macsween Illustrations by Bob Dewar
Informative and lighthearted, this book expertly guides readers through the myths and magic of haggis, Scotland’s national dish. The source of endless jokes and horror stories, haggis continues to provoke curiosity around the world and this work provides readers with a deeper appreciation of the dish. Featuring 50 mouthwatering recipes, the book rewrites the rules and demonstrates that haggis is a versatile ingredient that can be savored at all times of day and throughout the year. This account even dares to challenge the long-standing association of haggis with whisky and recommends a new coterie of drinking companions. Jo Macsween is a food blogger and the owner of Macsween of Edinburgh, a haggis-making butcher shop. Bob Dewar is a professional illustrator whose work has appeared in Holyrood magazine, the Scotch Malt Whisky newsletter, and the Scottish Field. He has had exhibitions in Edinburgh and Italy, and, for 15 years, contributed political and social commentary to the Scotsman.
COOKING/SCOTTISH STUDIES, 112 PAGES, 4.25 X 6.25 66 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $9.99 (NCR)

The BBC International Short Story Award 2012
Miroslav Penkov and Henrietta Rose-Innes Introduction by Clive Anderson
Absence and disappearance provide recurring themes in these 10 stories assembled from the BBC International Short Story Award competition: the abandonment of family members, estranged wives and errant husbands, the loss of a childhood friend and computer games mentor, and the convenient vanishing of whatever we deem disposable. Written by English-speaking writers from around the world—including Australia, the Balkans, Ireland, North America, and South Africa—this compilation shows the extraordinary diversity and richness of the short story as a truly global form while also honoring the 2012 London Olympics. Contributors include the winner of the BBC International Short Story Award, Miroslav Penkov; runner-up Henrietta Rose-Innes; and Adam Ross, Carrie Tiffany, Chris Womersley, Deborah Levy, Julian Gough, Krys Lee, Lucy Caldwell, and M. J. Hyland. Miroslav Penkov is a fiction editor for American Literary Review, an assistant professor of creative writing at the University of North Texas, and the author of the short story collection East of the West. He lives in Denton, Texas. Henrietta Rose-Innes is an author and the recipient of the Caine Prize for African Writing as well as the South African PEN Literary Award. Her novel Nineveh was short-listed for the South African Sunday Times Fiction Prize. Clive Anderson is a broadcaster and comedian in the UK, and the chair of the judge’s panel for the BBC International Short Story Award. He is the recipient of British Comedy Awards for Top Entertainment Presenter and Top Radio Comedy Personality.
FICTION, 198 PAGES, 4.5 X 7 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $14.95)

Bio-Punk
Stories from the Far Side of Research
Edited by Ra Page
• Author’s previous books sold more than 70,000 copies A collaborative work between scientists and ethicists working at the forefronts of their respective fields and short story writers, this collection attempts to predict some of the potential ethical side-effects of the groundbreaking biomedical research currently being developed. Exploring the increasingly gray area between the fantastical and that which is already within our reach—including programmable memories, nano-tech implants, fatherless reproduction, and interspecies reproduction—this unique volume fuses fact with fiction and speculates on the future of scientific progress. With an appeal to both science fiction fans and academics, the contributors include authors Jane Rogers, Justina Robson, Sara Maitland, Sean O’Brien, and Simon Van Booy as well as scientists and ethicists Dr. Ainsley Newson, Professor Bruce Whitelaw, Dr. Jane Calvert, Professor Martyn Amos, and Dr. Nihal Engin Vrana, among talented others. Ra Page is the editor of The City Life Book of Manchester Short Stories and the founder and editor of Manchester Stories magazine. He has written for the Guardian, the New Statesman, and the Times, and is the recipient of a Jerwood Foundation Bursary. He is deputy editor of City Life and a director of the Manchester Poetry Festival.
FICTION/SCIENCE FICTION, 244 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $14.95)

The Colours of Corruption
Jacqueline Jacques
• Co-op available In 1893, a desperately poor cleaner named Mary witnesses a murder. Archie, one of the first artists to work for the police, draws the man she says she saw at the scene. Fascinated by Mary’s own features, Archie persuades her to sit for a portrait, but the man who buys the picture really wants to buy Mary. When he realizes he’s betrayed her, Archie takes Mary to hide with his friends without realizing the gravity of the link she provides between his wealthiest clients, the poorest slums, terrible secrets, and a violent thug now looking for him: the very man Mary described to the police. As this gripping thriller uncoils, it paints an intricate, vibrant picture of the layers of Victorian London, where the poor are commodities, criminals have nothing to lose, and the rich can buy anything. Jacqueline Jacques is a primary school teacher and the author of the novels Skin Deep, Someone to Watch Over Me, and Wrong Way Up.
FICTION, 368 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

Cold Sea Stories
Pawel Huelle Translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones
• Author’s previous books sold more than 60,000 copies A student pedals an old Ukrainian bicycle between striking factories delivering bulletins in the tumultuous first days of the Polish Solidarity movement; a shepherd watches, unseen, as a strange figure disembarks from a pirate ship to bury a chest on the beach; a prisoner in a Berber dungeon recounts his life’s story—the failed pursuit of the world’s very first language—by scrawling in the sand on his cell floor. The characters in this mesmerizing short story collection find themselves, willingly or not, at the heart of epic narratives. Against such backdrops as the Baltic coast, Kashubian folklore, Chinese mysticism, and the 9/11 attacks, this book centers around the vision of the refugee: be it the Chechen woman carrying her newborn child across the Polish border, the survivor of the Gulag reappearing on his friends’ doorstep, or the stranger who befriends the sole resident of a ghostly Mennonite village in the final days of World War II. Offering insight into Polish and Jewish sociopolitical history, this collection is written in the style and traditions of Polish literature. Pawel Huelle is a journalist; a television producer; and a former literature, philosophy, and history professor. He is the author of nine books, including Castorp and The Last Supper, and the recipient of the Found in Translation Award. Antonia LloydJones is a full-time translator of Polish literature. She is the translator of Kaytek the Wizard and The Last Supper and the recipient of the Found in Translation Award.
FICTION, 218 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $12.99 (CAN $12.00)

Ostrich Legs
Alicia Kozameh
• Author tour to include San Francisco • Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies Partially autobiographical, this translation of the Spanish Patas de Avestruz is a masterpiece of introspective, linguistically innovative fiction about the relationship between two sisters— one severely handicapped, the other gifted yet overlooked. Mariana is four years older than her sister Alcira, but Mariana is seriously disabled and slowly dying. Conveying the experience of a physically messy process, this account points out the flaws in adult society through the point-of-view of its child protagonist. At its core, the novel is about the abuse of power and its consequences—whether that abuse is by a government, a parent, or a child. Alicia Kozameh is a former Argentinean political prisoner. She is a creative writing and literature professor at Chapman University and the author of five novels in Spanish, including Steps Under Water, a collection of short stories, and a book of poetry. She has also worked extensively with Amnesty International to share her prison experiences and to promote human rights. She lives in Los Angeles.
FICTION, 200 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $15.95)

Too Cold for Snow
Jon Gower
In this zany new collection of stories, a paid assassin called Krink loads up on viper-spit to tackle some uber-thugs; the governor of a prison ship introduces his inmates to haute cuisine; and a farmer wakes up after an avalanche in north Wales to find he is the last man alive. Ranging from the taiga of northern Russia to the depths of despair, these thrilling and stunningly original short stories are fuelled by a high-octane imagination and an uncommon zest for language. Jon Gower is a Hay Festival International Fellow and a former BBC arts and media correspondent who has been making documentary programs for television and radio for 30 years. He is the author of several books, including An Island Called Smith and The Story of Wales, and is the recipient of a John Morgan Award.
FICTION/LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS, 196 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $14.95)

“Gower’s tales possess a primal, almost savage, formality that’s far removed from the calmer precisions and interiority of the mitred short story. They are also exhilarating and lush and knowing, and in all ways bespeak authenticity.” —Richard Ford, novelist, The Sportswriter

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My Heart on My Sleeve
14 Stories of Love from Wales
Edited by Janet Thomas
Written exclusively by female authors, this anthology touches upon themes of love, desire, heartbreak, sex, longing, and guilt. At turns happy, sad, funny, or fierce, it includes stories of marriage, first love, affairs, what might have been, and all of the messy joy and pain of human relationships. Incorporating new tales from some of Wales’s best writers and Welsh-language narratives available in English for the first time, this modern human-centric compilation is both beautiful and honest. Janet Thomas is a freelance editor and a former Honno Press editor. She is the editor of Mirror Mirror and Safe World Gone.
FICTION, 160 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $7.95 (CAN $9.95)

Hart Strings
Julie Hart
• Co-op available • Advertising in Broken Pencil, Bust magazine, filling Station magazine, Geist magazine, Maclean’s Matrix, Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Quill & Quire, This Magazine, Today’s Parent, the Walrus, and Zoomer magazine • Author tour to include Montreal and Toronto Being married is one thing, but being married to Bret “Hitman” Hart—former five-time World Wrestling Entertainment Champion—is another. In her vibrant and honest memoir, Hart’s ex-wife and the mother of his four children chronicles the ups and downs of balancing life with a superstar husband in the circus world of professional wrestling. Beginning with Julie’s teen years and early romance with Bret, the story follows the couple’s marriage, children, divorce, and continued presence in each other’s lives, culminating in Julie’s growing role as one of the new matriarchs of the ever-expanding Hart family in Calgary. Vividly detailed and humorous, this authentic account of Julie’s life as an individual, wife, mother, sister, and friend is told by, quite arguably, the Hitman’s toughest opponent and greatest ally of all time. Julie Hart is a former stroke group facilitator at the Calgary Foothills Hospital and has been a speaker for brain injury awareness, a fundraiser for the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, and an overseas coordinator and operations specialist for the Love of Children’s Society of Alberta. She lives in Calgary, Alberta.
BIOGRAPHY, 280 PAGES, 5 X 8 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $22.00 (CAN $25.00)

ISBN: 9781906784669
RIGHTS: US & CANADA HONNO PRESS JANUARY

ISBN: 9781926639635
RIGHTS: WORLD TIGHTROPE BOOKS, INC. FEBRUARY

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Wakool Crossing
A Modern-Day Investigation into the Mysterious Death of a Young Woman in 1916
Mike Richards
In November 1916, Hazel Hood, the beautiful 18-year-old daughter of a Riverina grazier, went to a local dance and never came home. Exploring Hazel’s mysterious disappearance and the unexplained discovery of her body a week later in the Wakool River, this study leads readers through one man’s journey to solve the puzzle of her death almost 100 years after the fact. As a child in the Mallee in the 1950s, author Mike Richards was told the story of Hazel Hood’s tragic disappearance by his grandmother, Hazel’s elder sister, who firmly believed she had been murdered. This investigative account unravels the mystery of the young woman’s disappearance from the pioneer settlement of Wakool Crossing, near the Victoria–New South Wales border, and reveals the truth about what happened to Hazel Hood. Mike Richards is a former journalist, management consultant, political scientist, and senior media executive. He is also the former deputy CEO of the Melbourne Age and a former political adviser and chief of staff for Australian Labor Party leaders. He is the author of the bestselling biography The Hanged Man: The Life and Death of Ronald Ryan and a recipient of the Ned Kelly Award for true crime.
TRUE CRIME, 160 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 1 CHART, 1 MAP TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $17.95)

The Chamberlain Case
The Legal Saga That Transfixed the Nation
Ken Crispin
A baby disappears from a tent near Uluru in the sandy desert of central Australia. The Aboriginal trackers say she has been taken by a dingo. But, amid a mélange of sinister rumors, suspicion falls on the parents, Lindy and Michael Chamberlain. There are no eyewitnesses, no body, no confession, no motive, and, apparently, credible evidence of their innocence. Yet, Lindy is convicted of murder and her husband is convicted of concealing her crime. Providing an authoritative account of this saga, against a backdrop of Aboriginal spirituality and the Chamberlains’ own religious beliefs, this account examines the case and the evidence that subsequently emerged—blood, dingoes, clothing, and tracks—and asks disturbing questions: Why were so many convinced the Chamberlains were guilty? and How could the Australian legal system have failed so severely? Ken Crispin is a former director of public prosecutions for the Australian Capital Territory, chairman of the Bar Association, and Supreme Court judge. He is the author of The Quest for Justice.
LAW/TRUE CRIME, 368 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $19.95)

Gangland Queensland
James Morton and Susanna Lobez
• Authors’ previous books sold more than 33,000 copies • Part of the Gangland series, which includes Gangland Australia (9780522857375), Gangland Melbourne (9780522858693), and Gangland Sydney (9780522858709) A comprehensive investigation of organized crime in Queensland, Australia, this study heads north of the border to tell the exploits of a colorful pantheon of mobsters, shysters, club owners, drug dealers, Black Hand gangs, crooked police, and bikers throughout the last century. Beginning with the drug and sex trades of the early 1900s—and including the infamous fire at the Whiskey Au Go Go club, the explosive revelations of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, and organized crime syndicates such as Japan’s Yakuza—this account discusses these topics in forensic and fascinating detail. James Morton is one of Britain’s leading experts on crime and the author of numerous books, including Catching the Killers, Gangland Today, and The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Time of Vidocq. Susanna Lobez is a broadcaster and a former ABC legal specialist. Her columns have been featured in the Sunday Herald Sun. They are the coauthors of the bestselling Dangerous to Know, Gangland Australia, and Kings of Stings.
TRUE CRIME, 240 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 14 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

The Waterlow Killings
A Portrait of a Family Tragedy
Pamela Burton
Anthony Waterlow left his decrepit room in a run-down boarding house on November 11, 2009. By 6:00 pm, the 42year-old was seen leaving another home: his sister Chloe’s in Randwick, Australia. He left behind her slaughtered body and that of their father, celebrated art curator Nick Waterlow. The pair had been stabbed multiple times in front of Chloe’s three young children. Delving beneath the public face of a successful and affluent family to reveal private suffering, this account follows Anthony Waterlow’s descent into the pits of mental darkness. Ultimately, this book highlights the issues that confront families coping with mental illness and the failings of the health systems in times of need. Pamela Burton is a former lawyer and the founder of her own law firm in Canberra. She is currently a full-time writer and a part-time ACT mental health official visitor. She is the author of From Moree to Mabo.
TRUE CRIME, 256 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 21 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

A Tragedy in Two Acts
Marcus Einfeld & Teresa Brennan
Fiona Harari
A compelling account of the shocking scandal, this examination details the events that culminated in a respected official becoming the first Australian former superior court judge to be imprisoned. Marcus Einfeld, a former Federal Court judge and human rights champion, and his old friend Teresa Brennan, an exuberant, U.S.-based academic, had spent years building careers that exuded success. In 2006, Einfeld was caught speeding, but instead of paying a small fine, the former judge told the court that Brennan had been driving his car. In reality, she had been dead for three years. Through a chain of events that at times seemed exceedingly unlikely, Einfeld’s lie was exposed with unimaginable consequences. His world, and virtually every honor he had earned, rapidly disappeared. And, his old friend Brennan, who had died in suspicious circumstances, was suddenly, posthumously, attracting attention for all the wrong reasons. This is the remarkable story of two outstanding Australians who lived large, and, ultimately, have been bound by tragedy. Fiona Harari is an award-winning journalist who has worked for the Age, the Australian, and Australia’s Time magazine.
TRUE CRIME, 272 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $32.00 (CAN $37.00)

The Kebble Collusion
10 Fateful Days in a R26 Billion Fraud
Barry Sergeant
In a world of outright denial, selective amnesia, and complex financial transactions designed to confuse, obfuscate, and hide the spoils, this book unravels one of South Africa’s biggest coverups. This account tackles the shady financial dealings—a fraud that in today’s terms amounts to 26 billion Rand—following the murder of mining magnate Brett Kebble. Featuring a stellar cast of players, including top financial institutions, leading bankers, and lawyers, it painstakingly details the dirty dealing across the upper strata of the sociopolitical system to reveal the truth behind the murder. Barry Sergeant is a former journalist, a former investment banker, and the author of Brett Kebble: The Inside Story.
TRUE CRIME/BIOGRAPHY, 496 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $30.95 (CAN $34.95)

“Harari displays all her journalistic talents to produce a psychological report of two Australians whose career—in his case, and life in hers—were brought abruptly to an end.” —Sunday Telegraph

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RU 486
Misconceptions, Myths and Morals Second edition
Renate Klein, Janice G. Raymond, and Lynette Dumble
• Author’s previous books sold more than 28,000 copies • New in paper A classic text for health activists and feminists interested in the complexities of how drugs are developed, marketed, and sold to women around the world, this book reviews the unusual history of the French abortion pill RU 486. Critical of the positive claims made for RU 486, it argues that its promotion is filled with myths and misconceptions. Scrutinizing the science and politics behind RU 486, this account examines how the pill benefits the medical profession, drug companies, and government health economies and offers no advantage to women. Topics include the safety and effectiveness of RU 486, whether or not RU 486 privatizes and de-medicalizes abortion, and the dangerous effects of prostaglandins. This updated edition includes a new introduction. Renate Klein is the cofounder and the director of Spinifex Press. She is a former associate professor of women’s studies at Deakin University and the author of several books, including Australia for Women, Cat Tales, and Girl’s Best Friend. Janice G. Raymond is a longtime feminist scholar-activist on violence against women and sexual exploitation. She is the recipient of the International Woman Award from the Zero Tolerance Trust in the UK. She lives in Montague, Massachusetts. Lynette Dumble is the founder and the international director of the Global Sisterhood Network. She is a former senior research fellow in the University of Melbourne’s department of surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and a former visiting professor of surgery at the University of Texas–Houston.
WOMEN’S STUDIES/MEDICAL, 175 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

Money Shot
A Journey into Porn and Censorship
Jeff Sparrow
Focusing on the hot-button issues in the censorship debate today—from the implications of the internet revolution to arguments about raunch culture and its effects—this examination explores the politics of the adult film industry in Australia. The book suggests that both pornography and censorship need to be understood alongside 30 years of neoliberalism, a doctrine that has transformed how Australians see both the state and themselves. Providing an inside look at the pornography industry with interviews of the debate’s key players, this discussion argues that many of the issues raised by censorship and pornography manifest themselves in other contemporary political controversies, from the war on terror to the Northern Territory Intervention. Jeff Sparrow is the editor of the most radical of Australia’s long-standing literary and cultural magazines, Overland, and a professor at Victoria University in Melbourne. He is the author of a number of books, including Communism: A Love Story and Killing: Misadventures in Violence, and the coeditor of Left Turn.
CURRENT EVENTS/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 320 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

“Jeff Sparrow has a keen eye for our culture’s flash points, so, if you think you know where you stand on censorship, think again. The labyrinthine politics behind this country’s censorship laws, and, more tellingly, those laws failure to make an impact in any meaningful way is just part of Sparrow’s entertaining, perplexing, and telling guided tour through the world of censorship.” —Sophie Cunningham, author, Melbourne

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The Tiger That Swallowed the Boy
Exotic Animals in Victorian England
John Simons
Looking at zoological gardens, private menageries, circuses, and natural history museums, this fascinating account explores the surprising extent of the exotic-animal trade in 19th-century England and its colonies. Filled with entertaining anecdotes— from the tiger that prowled down St. George’s Street in London with a boy in its mouth and the polar bear that killed a dog in Liverpool to the kangaroos hopping around the lawns of stately homes and the boa constrictor who got loose in Tunbridge Wells—this book also shares how the animals played a key role in the project to ensure that leisure was educational. As it demonstrates how the trade was intimately connected with the tides of Empire, it will be of interest to academics and general readers alike. John Simons is the executive dean of arts at Macquarie University and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, the Royal Society of Arts, and the Zoological Society of London. He is the author of Animal Rights and the Politics of Literary Representation and Rossetti’s Wombat.
HISTORY/ANIMALS, 208 PAGES, 6 X 9 20 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $19.95)

Well Done, Those Men
Memoirs of a Vietnam Veteran Third edition
Barry Heard
• Author’s previous books sold more than 30,000 copies In an intensely personal account, this chronicle draws on a young conscript and his comrades’ lives before, during, and after the Vietnam War. Offering an Australian perspective of the trauma that occurs after such a deeply emotional and psychological experience, this story is a vivid, piercingly honest portrayal of a postwar breakdown and recovery. This sensitive and unforgettable account of one man’s struggle through a war and a mental illness is at once a tribute to the soldiers who fought beside him and a lucid account of the horrors he faced. Barry Heard served in Vietnam as an infantryman and radio operator and suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome after returning from the war. He is the author of Tag and The View from Connor’s Hill and the recipient of the Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Award and the Sir Weary Dunlop Prize.
MILITARY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 336 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $42.95)

Pozières
The Anzac Story
Scott Bennett
The capture of Pozières in 1916 was heralded as a stunning tactical victory for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, yet, for the exhausted survivors, the war-weary public, and the families of the dead and maimed, victory came at such terrible cost it seemed indistinguishable from defeat. Via letters and diaries, this account tells the stories of those men who fought at Pozières, revealing a battlefield drenched in chaos, suffering, and fear. Demonstrating how commanders struggled with a war conducted on an unprecedented scale and how the survivors witnessed appalling human tragedy and returned home as both heroes and shattered men, this chronicle uncovers the story behind the official history. Candid and devastating, this book reassesses Australia’s involvement in the Great War. Scott Bennett is the director of sales and operations at Beaurepaires. For the last 10 years, he has worked for many of Australia’s most recognized retail companies as a management consultant and as an executive manager.
MILITARY/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 416 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

“Bennett looks deeper than the traditional myth of good men led by bad officers. Thorough research, a gift for storytelling, and the deft weaving of the overall battle strategies with the feelings of the men make this a valuable addition to Australia’s history of the war.” —Herald Sun “Scott Bennett’s Pozières gives us a clear, fresh view of an epic battle, presenting conclusions that will challenge many readers.” —Peter Stanley, author, Men of Mont St. Quentin

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Britain’s DNA
A People’s History
Alistair Moffat Foreword by Eddie Izzard
Based on exciting new research involving the most wide-ranging sampling of DNA ever acquired in Britain, this account traces the genetic makeup of the British Isles and its descendants and argues that its peoples are all immigrants. As the last ice age erased any trace of more ancient inhabitants, it explains that Britain’s ancestors migrated after the glaciers retreated and the land greened once more. In an epic narrative, this moving and astonishing book presents an entirely new history of Britain. In lieu of the parade of usual suspects—kings, queens, saints, warriors, and the notorious—this account is a people’s history: a narrative made from stories only DNA can tell. Alistair Moffat is a former director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a program director at Scottish Television. He runs the Borders Book Festival as well as a production company based near Selkirk. He is the author of The Borders, Kelsae, The Reviers, The Sea Kingdoms, Tuscany, and The Wall. Eddie Izzard is a Bristish actor, stand-up comedian, and writer. He is internationally known as a stand-up comedian and has also had starring roles in West End theater in London and has acted in blockbuster films that include Ocean's Thirteen and Valkyrie.
HISTORY/ANTHROPOLOGY, 272 PAGES, 6.25 X 9 CLOTH, $27.99 (NCR)

Ray Martin’s Favourites
The Stories Behind the Legends
Ray Martin
• New in paper; also available in cloth (9780522860887) Giving readers privileged access to the foibles of the famous, the chases to get “big interviews,” and the extraordinary locations where they take place, this record assembles the most remarkable interviews collected during Ray Martin’s successful career as a journalist. Featuring subjects including Eric Bana, Audrey Hepburn, Olivia Newton John, Heath Ledger, Madonna, and Oprah Winfrey, this perceptive and inspiring compilation shares the author’s impressions and reflections on each individual and details the challenges of talking to people from all walks of life. Ray Martin is a journalist with more than 46 years of experience. He is a reporter for the Australian 60 Minutes, a former North American correspondent for ABC, and a former host of A Current Affair and Midday. He is a Member of the Order of Australia and a recipient of five Gold Logies, more than 20 Silver Logies, and an unmatched number of People’s Choice Awards.
MEDIA & JOURNALISM, 400 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.25 40 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $31.95 (CAN $31.95)

Bradley Wiggins
Tour de Force
John Deering
Abandoned by his professional cyclist father as a toddler, Bradley Wiggins rose from an inner-city background to become a prodigious talent. World Junior Champion, World Champion, and Olympic Champion were all titles he earned at a startlingly young age, but what he really wanted was success on the road. “Wiggo’s” reinvention on the path to becoming Britain’s first Tour de France winner in more than 100 years of racing is one of sport’s most uplifting and inspiring stories. This captivating and insightful narrative journeys with Wiggins as he races along the thousands of kilometers of French tarmac and tells of his brutal procession from Liege to Paris in counterpoint to his fascinating life. From a Kilburn council estate to the Champs Elysees via the Olympics, the legend of Bradley Wiggins is unraveled here like never before. John Deering is the author of Team on the Run and a contributor to various publications, including The Official Tour de France Guide, Procycling, and Ride Cycling Review.
BIOGRAPHY/SPORTS, 256 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 16 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781780271033
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Complete Your Thesis and Dissertation Successfully: Practical Guidelines
Edited by JG (Kobus) Maree
Providing fundamentally important information to social sciences students and their supervisors, this book brings together the current perspectives on how to complete master’s and doctoral studies. Serving as a practical guide, it facilitates an understanding and application of theories, goals, methods, and strategies pertaining to writing theses and dissertations. These collected contributions of eminent scholars equip relatively inexperienced researchers with knowledge on how to write a thesis or dissertation—without eliminating the conceptual and terminological complexities of the process. The book also concerns ethical requirements of theses and dissertations, oral examinations, and manuscript submissions. JG (Kobus) Maree is an education professor at the University of Pretoria and editor of the South African Journal of Psychology. He is internationally acknowledged for his work in career counseling and was recently awarded the Stals Prize for Psychology. He is also the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching and Learning and the Exceptional Academic Achiever Awards.
EDUCATION, 248 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $70.00 (CAN $70.00)

First Steps in Journal Article Writing
Edited by JG (Kobus) Maree
Providing helpful examples, this concise and practical handbook guides the reader through the process of article writing for submission to scholarly journals. It clarifies the steps involved in writing for publication and discusses the writing style required for a journal article. The book will prove to be an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced researchers. Chapters include selecting a topic, proposal design, research design and methodological considerations, submitting an article for publication, and the role of critical readers. JG (Kobus) Maree is an education professor at the University of Pretoria and editor of the South African Journal of Psychology. He is internationally acknowledged for his work in career counseling and was recently awarded the Stals Prize for Psychology. He is also the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching and Learning and the Exceptional Academic Achiever Awards.
EDUCATION, 128 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $30.00 (CAN $30.00)

Early Farm Tractors
A History in Advertising Line Art
Jim Harter
• Advertising in Antique Power, Farm Collector, and Steam Traction magazines Providing an interesting glimpse into the steam traction engines and internal combustion tractors that revolutionized the world of farming, this collection focuses on American tractors from the late 1850s to the beginning of the Great Depression. With farm journal advertisements— dating from 1909 through 1929—this account considers how something as ordinary and utilitarian as a tractor seems to have inherent standards of good design, correct proportion, and beauty. Intended for tractor enthusiasts, historians, artists, illustrators, students of industrial design, and graphic art lovers, this fascinating book recounts an important piece of history. Jim Harter is a collage artist, an illustrator, and an art editor. He is the author of several books, including Initiations in the Abyss, Journeys in the Mythic Sea, Scientific Instruments and Apparatus, and World Railways of the Nineteenth Century. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.
TRANSPORTATION/HISTORY, 142 PAGES, 9 X 12 55 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS CLOTH, $22.95 (CAN $24.95)

ISBN: 9781609402525
RIGHTS: WORLD WINGS PRESS FEBRUARY

“In this unique book, Jim Harter, a gifted graphic artist and historian, has assembled a remarkable collection of images of these machines, drawn from either 20thcentury advertising cuts or earlier engravings. Taking the reader up to the beginning of the Great Depression, these pictures, and accompanying text, document this historically important development, and some of its most prominent companies.” —John H. White, Jr., curator, Smithsonian Institution “Jim Harter’s exhaustive collection of tractor images can be appreciated on multiple levels, as the intersection of industrial design, advertising, and art. A treat for both the historian and the tractor enthusiast, it sheds welcome light on an under-appreciated art form.” —Warren Stricker, director, Research Center Panhandle–Plains Historical Museum

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A Time for Silence
Thorne Moore
• Co-op available When Sarah, struggling to get over tragedy, stumbles across her grandparents’ ruined farm, it feels as if the house has been waiting for her. She is drawn to their apparent idyllic way of life and starts to explore her family history, only to learn that her grandfather Jack was murdered. Sarah becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to her grandparents, but are there some family stories that should never be told? This powerful and gripping novel is split by two plots: Grandmother Gwen’s story in the 1930s and Sarah’s in the present day. Thorne Moore is a former library assistant, a former restauranteur, a history teacher, and the owner of the craft business, Pear Tree Miniatures.
FICTION, 366 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

Here Are Lovers
Hilda Vaughan Introduction by Diana Wallace
• Part of the Welsh Women’s Classics series Bored and frustrated with the restricted life of a Victorian young lady, Laetitia—the beautiful and bookish daughter of the local Anglicized Squire Wingfield—encounters the romance she longs for when she becomes lost during a clandestine nighttime ride and is rescued by Gronwy Griffitch, the son of a Welsh tenant farmer. Attempting to assist Gronwy’s ambitions to become a classical scholar by lending him books from her father’s library, Laetitia becomes increasingly aware of her own disempowerment and the passionate desires that drive her into a love affair with him. Their secret meetings are paralleled with the tender relationship developing between Gronwy’s brother Peter and another local farmer’s daughter, Elizabeth Evans. After Gronwy is imprisoned for inciting a riot at the local by-election, the narrative moves inexorably towards its tragic ending. Demonstrating how both Gronwy and Laetitia are trapped, one by class, the other by gender, this historical novel explores the ways in which these roles intersect with nationality in 19th-century Wales. Hilda Vaughan was a Welsh writer who, during World War I, worked in a Red Cross hospital and at the Woman’s Land Army as an organizing secretary. She is the author of 10 novels and a novella, A Thing of Nought. Diana Wallace is a professor of English literature at the University of Glamorgan and the author of Sisters and Rivals in British Women’s Fiction and The Woman’s Historical Novel: British Women Writers.
FICTION/WOMEN’S STUDIES, 308 PAGES, 4.75 X 7.25 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

“Miss Vaughan has captured both the letter and the spirit of her period with brilliant success.” —Punch magazine

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The Conversation
David Brooks
Brimming with mystery, confessions, food, and philosophy, this novel tells the tale of two strangers who meet in a restaurant in the Italian city of Trieste. Stephen, an Australian engineer living in Paris, and Irena, an Italian translator, share a meal and exchange stories in an atmosphere of geniality and refinement. As the story gradually unfolds in conversation, the two reflect upon culture, language, history, art, love and desire, and share all of the thoughts and sensations that strike an Australian in Europe. Filled with whimsy and the romantic exotica of an Italian setting, this mysterious plot makes for a wonderfully entertaining read that effortlessly balances substance with style. David Brooks is a professor of Australian literature at the University of Sydney; the coeditor of Southerly journal; and the author of three novels and several collections of poetry, short fiction, and essays. His second novel, The Fern Tattoo, was short-listed for the 2008 Miles Franklin Award, and The Balcony, his latest collection of poetry, was short-listed for the 2009 NSW Premier’s Kenneth Slessor Award.
FICTION/PHILOSOPHY, 240 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $25.95 (CAN $28.95)

God on Every Wind
Farhad Sorabjee
When Philomena, a born rebel—disillusioned with her middleclass comfort and the expectations of her parents—and Nestor, an impoverished African exile with the heart of a poet, meet by chance on the streets of 1960s Bombay, their attraction will change their lives forever. Spanning two continents and following a story of love, loss, and politics—set against a backdrop of turbulent societies, times, and allegiances—this powerful debut novel explores the possibilities and limitations of individual and political revolution. Humorous and at once tragic, this story will appeal to those interested in contemporary world literature. Farhad Sorabjee is a playwright whose work has been read at the Royal Court and Soho Theatres. He is the author of the play Hard Places.
FICTION/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 250 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.99 (CAN $14.99)

ISBN: 9780702249440
RIGHTS: US & CANADA UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND PRESS JANUARY

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Hitting Trees with Sticks
Jane Rogers
• Author’s previous books sold more than 70,000 copies A gifted young textile designer leaves Britain to work for a Nigerian women’s refuge, confident in the conviction that this is her one chance to make a difference; a 16-year-old accepts a low-paying job as a window-cleaner for the opportunity it affords him to peer into other people’s lives, and carefully plan his own; and a leading scientist risks his career by taking a secret lover back to his house one night, driven by a passion to share his new theory. The characters in this short story collection are unashamedly defiant. Buoyed by their self-belief, they enthuse, take calculated risks, and refuse to be beaten by situations. Offering an object lesson in how fine the balance can be between self-confidence and self-delusion, this compilation demonstrates how individuals, caught momentarily off-guard, drunk on the smallest drop of confidence, are ultimately brought down by their own belief in themselves. Jane Rogers is a professor of writing at Sheffield Hallam University, a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and the recipient of the Arthur C. Clarke award. She is the author of nine novels, including Mr. Wroe’s Virgins, The Testament of Jessie Lamb, and The Voyage Home.
FICTION/WRITING, 224 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $12.95)

No One Said a Word
Paula Varsavsky
• Author’s previous books sold more than 12,000 copies It is the late 1970s and Argentina is wracked by the worst excesses of its “Dirty Wars,” as thousands have disappeared or have been tortured and murdered by a dying dictatorship. Luz Goldman, on the other hand, lives in Buenos Aires in a bubble of wealth and privilege where such horrors are simply ignored. Luz is precocious yet solipsistic, rich yet disaffected. She and her friends spend their allowances on expensive drugs, their unfettered days having casual sex. Written in stark language that echoes the unsentimental, bored mind of a young teen, this novel highlights a generation’s need to ignore the realities of a politically disturbed Latin American country. Paula Varsavsky is a journalist, a short story writer, and the author of Nadie alzaba la voz and El resto de su vida. Her work has been published in several journals and anthologies, including Hostos Review, Translation, and World Literature Today.
FICTION, 136 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

“With a sparseness that brings Hemingwayesque echoes and a minimalist emotional restraint, the narrator, Luz Goldman, guides us through the complexities of her own psyche, a steaming force that keeps the reader totally engaged till the touching ending.” —Elena Castedo, author, Paradise “Urban, modern, Argentine but also universal, Paula Varsavsky is very much in step with the best of her generation.” —Francisco Goldman, author, The Long Night of White Chickens

“An engaging, serious, and gleefully ironic novel, one that leaps headlong into the most ambitious and risky territories: faith, love, and existential meaning.” —New York Times Book Review on Mr. Wroe’s Virgins

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Feet in Chains
Kate Roberts Translated by Katie Gramich
In the pages of this classic 1936 novel, the passionate and headstrong Jane grows up and grows old, struggling to raise a family of six children on the pittance earned by her slate-quarrying husband, Ifan. Spanning the course of 40 years, this story traces the contours not only of one vividly-evoked Welsh family, but also of a nation coming to self-consciousness. Beginning in the heyday of Methodist fervor and ending with the carnage and disillusionment of the World War I, this book delves into a different culture and world. Kate Roberts was one of the most prominent authors of Welshlanguage fiction in the 20th century. Katie Gramich is a reader in English literature at Cardiff University, a former chair of the Association for Welsh Writing in English, and the editor of the Almanac series.
FICTION/WELSH STUDIES, 300 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $12.95)

Big Low Tide
Candy Neubert
Exploring the complexities of family life and the importance of community, this novel is set on a small island in the Channel. Brenda, a feisty barmaid at the local pub, suddenly finds herself raising her two young boys alone as her estranged husband, Peter, leaves for Ireland in search of better prospects. Worn down by the constant struggle and pregnant with a third child whose father is nowhere to be seen, Brenda’s spark begins to dwindle and her children become more and more unruly. A friend persuades Peter to return, but, soon after, their youngest son disappears. As they search for him, they are unaware that they will find something dark and terrible. This powerful story of broken relationships, hope, and reconciliation proves that all is rarely as it first may seem. Candy Neubert is the author of two poetry books, Island and Zen Frog, and a novel, Foreign Bodies. She has received numerous literary awards and prizes, including the Bridport Prize and the Cardiff Poetry Prize. Her poetry has been widely featured in magazines and anthologies, including Poetry London, Poetry Review, Rialto, and the Times Literary Supplement.
FICTION, 150 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

Fireball
Tyler Keevil
When a group of hedonistic teenagers save a woman from drowning they become unlikely local heroes, but their celebrity becomes the focus for envy and harassment. Darkly comic, this novel follows the teens during their last summer together; one that will come to define their future: a summer of sex, chemical experimentation, shifting loyalties, and disillusionment. Tyler Keevil is a lecturer in creative writing at the University of Gloucestershire.
FICTION/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 300 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $12.99 (CAN $12.99)

Whisky Charlie Foxtrot
Annabel Smith
Whisky and Charlie are identical twins, but everything about them is polar opposite. Their relationship reaches a point where Charlie can’t even bear to talk to his brother anymore, until a freak accident steals Whisky from his family. Filled with suspense and family drama, this novel follows Charlie as he copes with the fact he may never speak to his brother again. Annabel Smith is the author of A New Map of the Universe— which was shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards—and the recipient of a coveted Creative Australia Fellowship from the Australia Council.
FICTION/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS, 304 PAGES, 8.25 X 5.5 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $19.95)

“Speaks to the troubled teenager in all of us. . . . Sympathy and insight—and fun.” —Guardian

“A wonderfully written novel.”

—Examiner

“Smith captures perfectly the nuanced relationship and the competitiveness between the two young men. . . . The novel’s structure works extremely well, and should make it a favorite with book clubs.” —Bookseller+Publisher

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Seán Tyrone: A Symphony of Horrors
Mark Ryan
Based on a play of the same name, this novel tells the story of Jack O’Brien’s odyssey from inexperienced childhood to mature manhood. Jack’s father, Seán, left the family in County Tyrone to find work as a collier in the South Wales Valleys. Years later, Jack’s dying mother sends him on a quest to find out what became of his father. Seán’s last letter came from the town of Aberuffern, which becomes the novel’s central motif. Lively, blackly humorous, and intelligent, this book is enhanced by a series of 20 woodcuts created by the author. Mark Ryan was a British guitarist who played in various punk bands during the late 1970s, including Adam and the Ants, and a successful stage writer. He is the author of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Told to Carl Jung by an Inmate of Broadmoor Asylum.
FICTION, 144 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

Bird, Blood, Snow
Cynan Jones
• Part of the New Stories from the Mabinogion series, which includes The Ninth Wave (9781854115140), The Prince’s Pen (9781854115522), and The White Trail (9781854115515) The eighth installment in the New Stories from the Mabinogion series transforms a classic tale into a modern Quixotian romp. The original Peredur tale recounts the adventures of a youth bent on recognition as a knight in King Arthur’s court. In true questing fashion, he defends maidens, defeats giants, and eventually overcomes the witches who have cursed him. Hoping to save him from the same fate as his father and brothers—dead, jailed, or missing—Peredur’s mother takes him from the estates. But the world won’t be held at bay in this version; when local kids cycle into his life, he follows. Cynan Jones is the author of Everything I Found on the Beach and The Long Dry, which won a Betty Trask Award from the Society of Authors. Excerpts from his work was recently included in Granta 119: Britain.
FICTION, 200 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

Tea at the Midland
And Other Stories
David Constantine
• Author’s previous books sold more than 30,000 copies Filled with characters that are often delicately caught in moments of defiance, disregarding their age, their family, or the prevailing political winds, this collection finds a space for resistance and taking an honest delight in it. Alphonse, having broken out of an old people’s home, changed his name, and fled the country, pedals down the length of the Rhône despite knowing he has barely six months to live. Meanwhile, a clergyman chooses to spend Christmas Eve—and the last few hours in his job—in a frozen, derelict school, dancing a wild jig with a vagrant called Goat. Holding real life at arm’s length, this volume’s bewitching, finely-wrought stories allow readers to escape and to take possession of the moment. David Constantine is a translator, the coeditor of Modern Poetry in Translation, and a former professor of German language and literature. He is the author of several books, including the poetry collection Nine Fathom Deep and the short story collections The Shieling and Under the Dam. He is the recipient of the BBC National Short Story Award.
FICTION/WRITING, 250 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $15.95)

Almanac

Yearbook of Welsh Writing in English
Edited by Katie Gramich
• Part of the Almanac series, which includes Almanac 12 (9781905762781) and Almanac 15 (9781906998431) Featuring new research by established and emerging critics, this stimulating academic journal aims to engage in a lively and informed way with both the Welsh literary past and with contemporary writing. This issue roams from Ceredigion to Russia, from London to Merthyr, via Argentina and Llanybri and topics discussed include revolutionary poetry, the politics of translation, the forging of the canon of Welsh writing in English, and the peculiarities of Welsh Modernism. With essays written as early as the 17th century, this volume reflects the sheer range and diversity of Welsh writing in English and seeks to stimulate, provoke, and illuminate all readers interested in the literature of Wales. Katie Gramich is a reader in English literature at Cardiff University, a former chair of the Association for Welsh Writing in English, and the translator of Kate Roberts’ classic Welsh novel, Feet in Chains.
LITERARY CRITICISM/WELSH STUDIES, 250 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $24.00 (CAN $24.00)

“Perhaps the finest of contemporary writers in this form.” —Reader “Constantine is writing for his life. Every sentence and paragraph is shaped, tense with meaning and unobtrusively beautiful, his images of the natural world burning their way into the reader’s mind.” —Maggie Gee, Sunday Times

“Setting a new agenda and a new standard for literary criticism in Wales.” —Dafydd Johnston, author, Medieval Welsh Erotic Poetry, on the Almanac series

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A Made-Up Place
New Zealand in Young Adult Fiction
Anna Jackson, Geoffrey Miles, Harry Ricketts, Tatjana Schaefer, and Kathryn Walls
From race and religion to science fiction, this book of literary criticism breaks down the components of contemporary young adult literature in New Zealand to determine what sets it apart from the rest of the world. Authors discussed include Bernard Beckett, Kate De Goldi, Tessa Duder, Maurice Gee, Patricia Grace, Karen Healey, Witi Ihimaera, Elizabeth Knox, Jack Lasenby, and Margaret Mahy. Anna Jackson is a lecturer in English at Victoria University of Wellington and a former writer-in-residence at the University of Waikato. She is the author of two poetry collections, The Long Road to Teatime and The Pastoral Kitchen. Geoffrey Miles is a senior lecturer in the school of English, film, theater, and media studies at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the author of Shakespeare and the Constant Romans and the editor of Classical Mythology in English Literature. Harry Ricketts is a published poet, an editor for BBC Press, and the author of Rudyard Kipling: A Life. Kathryn Walls is a professor of English at Victoria University of Wellington. Tatjana Schaefer is a teaching fellow at Victoria University of Wellington.
LITERARY CRITICISM/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 224 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $19.95)

The Auckland University Press Anthology of New Zealand Literature
Edited by Jane Stafford and Mark Williams
From the earliest records of exploration and encounter to the globalized, multicultural present, this compilation features New Zealand’s major writing, from Polynesian mythology to the Yates’ Garden Guide, from Allen Curnow to Alice Tawhai, and from Wiremu Te Rangikaheke’s letters to Katherine Mansfield’s notebooks. Including fiction, nonfiction, letters, speeches, novels, stories, comics, and songs, this imaginative selection provides new paths into New Zealand writing and culture. Jane Stafford is an associate professor at Victoria University and the coeditor of Floating Worlds: Essays on Contemporary New Zealand Fiction. Mark Williams is professor at Victoria University and the author of Post-colonial Literatures in English: Southeast Asia, New Zealand and the Pacific. They are coauthors of Maoriland: New Zealand Literature 1872–1914 and coeditors of “The World Novel to 1950” volume of The Oxford History of the Novel in English.
LITERARY CRITICISM/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 1,188 PAGES, 7 X 9.25 CLOTH, $100.00 (CAN $110.00)

ISBN: 9781869405892
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ISBN: 9780864736970
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Women’s Language
An Analysis of Style and Expression in Letters Before 1800
Edited by Eva Haettner Aurelius, Hedda Gunneng, and Jon Helgason
Selected by a close linguistic reading of more than a thousand letters from the 12th through the 18th centuries—written in Latin, Swedish, French, German, and English—this compilation analyzes the differences in language and communication between women and men. Armed with an exhaustive stylistic analysis, this volume attempts to answer the question Is there a special niche reserved for women’s language? As it pinpoints the variations in how women expressed themselves when addressing men or other women, this detailed investigation of style and expression comes to the conclusion that there is no evidence for a particular female language; however, this authoritative work is a joy to follow for anyone interested in language, linguistics, stylistic analysis, and gender. Eva Haettner Aurelius is a professor in comparative literature at Lund University in Sweden. Hedda Gunneng is an associate professor in Medieval Latin at Gotland University in Sweden. Jon Helgason is the editor of The Swedish Academy Dictionary and a researcher in comparative literature at Lund University.
LITERARY COLLECTIONS/LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS 264 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.5 11 TABLES, 126 DIAGRAMS CLOTH, $52.95 (CAN $58.95)

Lena Ashwell
Actress, Patriot, Pioneer
Margaret Leask
• New in paper; also available in cloth (9781907396649) Skillfully written and complemented with photos, this biography is the first to honor British actress-manager Lena Ashwell. In a rapidly changing world, Ashwell was crucial to the advancement of women in English theater and in the formation of the National Theater. The book highlights the inspiring woman’s other valuable accomplishments as well, including her efforts to raise money during World War I for thousands of concert-party troop entertainments and regular theater performances she established throughout local London communities. From her first appearance on stage in 1891 to the end of her life, this is Lena Ashwell’s story. Margaret Leask is a freelance researcher and theater historian as well as a former arts administrator in Australia and England. As an oral historian, she has recorded and archived interviews for the National Film and Sound Archive, the National Institute of Dramatic Art, and the Sydney Theater Company.
BIOGRAPHY, 304 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 34 B & W PHOTOS, 15 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781907396656
RIGHTS: WORLD X UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PRESS JANUARY

“[A] work of highest scientific standard in its presentation of analyses and results; it is efficient, straight-to-the-point, and precisely argued.” —Boel Westin, professor, Stockholm University

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Back in from the Anger
Roger Lucey
The story of a once promising young musician, this autobiography demonstrates how Roger Lucey’s life journey was radically changed by the South African apartheid. Having performed songs that reflected upon the cruelty and violence of late 1970s South Africa, Lucey drew unwanted attention from the State and police. A covert operation made sure that his music career was severely curtailed, forcing Lucey to search for other means of supporting himself. Following the musician as he explored various careers, including becoming a barman, a roadie, a sound technician, and a news cameraman, this account, told with humanity and humor, is shares the hardships of a nation’s history. Roger Lucey is a troubadour, singer and songwriter, and a musician. His albums include 21 Years Down the Road and Gypsy Soul. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MUSIC, 376 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $30.95 (CAN $34.95)

The Travelling Rabbi
My African Tribe
Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft As told to Suzanne Belling Foreword by Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Lord (Jonathan) Sacks
Tracing the journeys of the man who has become known as the “Travelling Rabbi,” this book highlights Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft’s invaluable work in Africa, from caring for the graves of the forgotten and performing wedding ceremonies to providing kosher food and religious insight to various communities. Including numerous stories about real people—some tragic, others humorous, but always fascinating—this memoir is a celebration of the resilient people he encounters and provides a permanent record of the Jewish communities and personalities who would otherwise be forgotten. Rabbi Moshe Silberhaft is the spiritual leader of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies’ country communities department and the African Jewish Congress. His territory encompasses 13 countries, including the entire African continent south of the Sahara as well as the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar and Mauritius. Suzanne Belling is a veteran journalist, a Jewish communal professional, and a former editor of the South African Jewish Report whose writing has appeared in publications that include the Chicago Jewish News, the London Jewish Chronicle, and the Times of Israel. Commonwealth Chief Rabbi Lord (Jonathan) Sacks is the chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Jerusalem Prize and the Ladislaus Laszt Ecumenical and Social Concern Award, and he was knighted and made a life peer of the House of Lords as Baron Sacks of Aldgate in the City of London.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 416 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 64 COLOR PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $28.95 (CAN $31.95)

Davis McCaughey
A Life
Sarah Martin
A fascinating and enigmatic man, Davis McCaughey was a theologian equally at home in the secular world. As governor of Victoria, deputy chancellor of Melbourne University, and master of the prestigious Ormond College for 20 years, he played a groundbreaking role in Australian public life. This compelling biography explores the character and achievements of a man who transcended his deeply conservative roots in Belfast to champion radical student politics. A pivotal figure in the creation of the Uniting Church in Australia, McCaughey was also regarded by many as one of the greatest public speakers of his era. Sarah Martin is a fundraiser and a former development manager at Melbourne University’s Ormond College as well as a former French, English, and history professor.
BIOGRAPHY, 400 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 50 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $55.99 (CAN $55.99)

Scrim
The Man with a Mike
William Renwick
A cautionary tale of one of New Zealand’s most popular radio broadcasters, this narrative tells the life story of Reverend Colin Scrimgeor, whose successful radio show brought comfort and hope to thousands of people during the Great Depression but was cut short when he began to taunt his political masters. Despite his constant courtship with controversy, Reverend Colin Scrimgeor is lauded as one of New Zealand’s most popular citizens in this biographical account that reviews the life of a talented yet impulsive man and assesses the legend he created of himself. William Renwick is a lecturer at Victoria University–Wellington. He is the author of Making New Zealand: Pictorial Surveys of a Century.
BIOGRAPHY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 308 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 13 B & W PHOTOS, 2 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 9 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781742233611
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ISBN: 9780864736956
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Kgalema Motlanthe
A Political Biography
Ebrahim Harvey
Presenting a superb account of a man characterized by his reticence, this biography offers rare and thorough insight into the life of one of South Africa’s most powerful men: Kgalema Motlanthe. From Motlanthe’s ancestral family to his political awakenings as he discovered the African National Congress, this account traces Motlanthe’s political path to becoming the third president of the Republic of South Africa. With impeccable timing and a real sense of history, this book contains wideranging interviews with Motlanthe himself as well as with family members, friends, comrades, and leading figures in political organizations, civil society, academia, and the media. Unsparing in its scope, detailed in its revelations, and rigorously critical in its analysis, this biography reveals not only the complex politician but also the very human nature of the man. Ebrahim Harvey is a political writer and a former columnist for the Mail & Guardian. He is also a political activist and was, at one time, a trade unionist in the Congress of South African Trade Unions.
BIOGRAPHY/AFRICAN STUDIES, 472 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 25 COLOR PHOTOS, 5 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $35.95 (CAN $39.95)

Politics with Purpose
Occasional Observations on Public and Private Life
Lindsay Tanner Foreword by Paul Kelly
• Author’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies Written by Lindsay Tanner—whose parliamentary career spans 18 years, culminating in his position as the minister for finance and deregulation in the Rudd–Gillard governments—this edited selection of his press articles, speeches, and essays discusses a range of major subjects. Delving into Labor’s problems and prospects; globalization and its discontents; facing up to important values; the need for compassion; and lessons from Tanner’s own life, this work touches on a host of topics that faced Australia from 1990 to 2012. Whether the subject matter be economic, political, or personal, this account demonstrates what Australia lost when Tanner departed from national politics. Lindsay Tanner is special advisor to Lazard Australia and a vicechancellor’s fellow and adjunct professor at Victoria University. He is the former minister for finance and deregulation in the Rudd–Gillard governments and the author of several books, including Crowded Lives, Open Australia, and Sideshow. Paul Kelly is the editor-at-large of the Australian and the author of six books, including The End of Certainty and Paradise Divided. He is a recipient of the Graham Perkin Journalist of the Year Award and two Walkey Awards.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 368 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $32.95 (CAN $35.95)

Tales from the Political Trenches
Maxine McKew
An intimate account of one of the most tumultuous periods in Australian politics as well as a tale of personal change, this memoir discusses what went wrong during the 2010 elections—which left the Labor party clinging to the wreckage and forced into minority government. Bringing a reporter’s eye and an insider’s knowledge to a story that has caused despair among Labor supporters and produced disillusionment among the electorate, this book counters the view that Julia Gillard was a reluctant deputy who was forced to move against a chaotic and dysfunctional Kevin Rudd—and offers a different version of events. Maxine McKew is a vice chancellor’s fellow at the University of Melbourne, the chair of Playgroup Australia, and a member of the board of Per Capita. She is a former parliamentary secretary for Early Childhood, a former parliamentary secretary for Infrastructure and Regional Development, and a former journalist. She is the recipient of Logie and Walkley Awards for broadcast excellence and the Magazine Publisher’s Award for Columnist of the Year.
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 192 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 16 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $35.95 (CAN $35.95)

The Christian Watt Papers
Christian Watt Edited by David Fraser
At the age of 47, Christian Watt began to write down recollections of her life, continuing until her death at the age of 90 in 1923. Vividly told, this narrative follows the Scotland native from her birth into a Fraserburgh fishing family through her years working in domestic service—including as a table maid to Winston Churchill’s grandmother—to her life as a mental patient in the Cornhill Infirmary. These writings illustrate how the sea brought her family a precarious living and often violent death as four of her seven brothers, her husband, and her favorite son all died at sea, which led to anxiety and grief that eventually caused a mental breakdown. Offering a fascinating insight into Scottish life during the 19th and 20th centuries, this is the memoir of a woman of beauty, character, and intelligence. Christian Watt was Scottish woman born into a 19th century fishing family. David Fraser is a former British general and biographer. He is the author of And We Shall Shock Them.
BIOGRAPHY/WOMEN’S STUDIES, 256 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (NCR)

ISBN: 9781780270722
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ISBN: 9780522862218
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Speechless
A Year in My Father’s Business
James Button
James Button grew up immersed in the Australian Labor Party as the son of the street-fighting Senator John Button, an environment that encouraged him to become a political journalist and then a speechwriter for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. His firsthand experiences are collected in this highly personal account of the rough and tumble world of modern politics and the growing disenchantment with Australia’s Labor Party. Button describes how politics took a detrimental toll on his own family, revealing that the death of his brother haunted their father—who in turn blamed the tragedy on his all-consuming absorption of politics. This moving memoir paints a colorful picture of the machinations of government and shows how far the party has strayed from the idealism and pragmatism of previous generations, ending on a hopeful note for the party’s revival. James Button is a former deputy editor, senior writer, and Europe correspondent for the Age, and he worked as the speechwriter for former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He is the recipient of an international award from the British Commission for Racial Equality as well as two Walkley Awards.
BIOGRAPHY, 256 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $31.95 (CAN $31.95)

Journey to Oxford
John Mulgan Edited by Peter Whiteford
In this previously unpublished work that is part memoir and part personal essay, critically-acclaimed novelist John Mulgan reflects on his departure from New Zealand. A powerful piece of writing and nostalgia, this account charts Mulgan’s efforts to discover who he is as a New Zealander and his new life in Oxford. John Mulgan (1911–1945) was a New Zealand writer, journalist, and editor. He is the author of Man Alone. Peter Whiteford is an associate professor of English at Victoria University–Wellington. He lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
BIOGRAPHY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 68 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $17.95 (CAN $19.95)

ISBN: 9780864738196
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ISBN: 9780522858587
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Kayang & Me
Second edition
Kim Scott and Hazel Brown
• Author’s previous books sold more than 60,000 copies A monumental family history of Australia’s Wilomin Noongar people, this is a powerful story of community and belonging. Revealing the deep and enduring connections between family, country, culture, and history that lie at the heart of indigenous identity, this book—a mix of storytelling and biography—offers insight into a fascinating community. Kim Scott is the award-winning author of Benang: From the Heart, The Deadman Dance, The Dredgersaurus, and True Country. He is the recipient of two Miles Franklin Awards. Hazel Brown is a registered native title claimant, a former rural laborer, and a former member of Western Australia’s first metropolitan Commission of Elders.
BIOGRAPHY/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES 272 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $19.99 (CAN $19.99)

After All These Years
Our Gypsy Journey Continues
Maggie Smith-Bendell
• Author’s previous books sold more than 40,000 copies Set in the context of the Gypsies’ long and rich history, this autobiography secures the memories of the old ways of Gypsy life and culture at the dawn of the 21st century. Full of the author’s vivid recollections, these pages recount her experiences growing up as a Gypsy in rural England. At the heart of her story is her “gorgie mush,” Terry, whom she married despite her family’s strong disapproval that he wasn’t a Gypsy. Together they embraced one another’s ways of life, bringing up their children to love the best of both worlds. This tale of one family’s unique way of life takes readers on a journey that constantly travels between various places and cultures. Maggie Smith-Bendell is an activist who campaigns for the rights of Gypsies to live peacefully in accordance with their culture. She is the recipient of a British Empire Medal for her work and is the author of Our Forgotten Years, which has also been published as Rabbit Stew and a Penny or Two.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY/FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS 224 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 10 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

A Bunch of Fragrant Roses
P. P. Ramachandran
A delightful medley of essays, articles, speeches, travelogues, book reviews, and correspondence, this compilation, written by banker P. P. Ramachandran, covers a variety of topics. With vignettes based on the author’s travels to Europe, America, Ashtavinayak, Uttaranchal, and Konkan, this collection delves into religion, science, and mythology. A section covering Ramachandran’s correspondence with personalities such as Paul Gallico, Abdul Kalam, H. R. F. Keating, Rajaji, Radhakrishnan, and Khushwant Singh is also included. P. P. Ramachandran is a former employee and deputy general manager at the Reserve Bank of India and a book reviewer for Free Press Journal.
ESSAYS/TRAVEL, 236 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

ISBN: 9781907396960 “This book is brilliant. Read it because it is imaginatively conceived and beautifully crafted. And, read it because it matters.” —Sydney Morning Herald
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New Zealand’s London
A Colony and its Metropolis
Felicity Barnes
Antipodean soldiers and writers, meat carcasses and moa, British films and Kiwi tourists—throughout the last 150 years, people, objects and ideas have gone back and forth between New Zealand and London, defining and redefining the relationship between this country and the colonial center that many New Zealanders once called home. Exploring the relationship between a colony and its metropolis from Wakefield to the Wombles, it answers questions, including How did New Zealanders define themselves in relation to the center of British culture? and How did New Zealanders view London when they walked through King’s Cross or saw the city in movies? By focusing on particular themes—from agricultural marketing to expatriate writers—this discussion develops a larger story about the construction of colonial and national identities. Felicity Barnes is a New Zealand historian and a professor in the department of history at the University of Auckland. She is the recipient of a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for best doctoral thesis.
HISTORY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 280 PAGES, 6.25 X 9 10 COLOR PHOTOS, 50 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $49.99 (CAN $53.99)

An Indescribable Beauty
Letters Home to Germany from Wellington, New Zealand, 1859 & 1862
Friedrich August Krull
A small but priceless addition to the historical record of early New Zealand, this unique book was published to recognize New Zealand’s guest-of-honor status at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair. Beautifully illustrated with paintings and photographs from the 19th century, this account includes the astonishing letters of a 22-year-old adventurous German settler in early New Zealand. These letters describe the people, landscapes, and birds of early Wellington, Wairarapa, and Kapiti as he travelled on foot and horse around the lower and central North Island. Friedrich August Krull was a German settler in New Zealand in 1859.
HISTORY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 134 PAGES, 6.25 X 7.5 19 B & W PHOTOS, 23 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 3 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $25.99 (CAN $29.99)

ISBN: 9781869405854
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The Visitation
The Earthquakes of 1848 and the Destruction of Wellington
Rodney Grapes
Wellington was only a fledgling settlement of some 3,000 people when it was struck by a cluster of devastating earthquakes in 1848. Now the authoritative text on this event, this scientific and historic account explains the cause of the earthquakes, the geological aftermath, the quakes’ impact on early British settlers, and predictions of larger movements along the Wellington Fault in New Zealand’s future making it a compelling read for science and history buffs alike. Rodney Grapes is a professor of earth science at Victoria University–Wellington. He is the author of Magnitude Eight Plus and Pyrometamorphism.
HISTORY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 192 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 32 COLOR PHOTOS, 23 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $21.95 (CAN $21.95)

The Spirit of the Past
Essays on Christianity in New Zealand History
Edited by Geoffrey Troughton and Hugh Morrison
The essays in this groundbreaking collection offer fresh insights into how Christianity in New Zealand has been shaped by culture and society. Through new research on Christian ideas, practices, and institutions in New Zealand, the essays offer a critical examination of recent debates concerning New Zealand’s secularist historiography, the Pakeha-Maori, Catholic and Protestant traditions, and topics ranging from revivalism to romance. Together they provide evidence of significant religious change, influence, and agency while illuminating important aspects of New Zealand’s Christian past. Geoffrey Troughton is a lecturer in religious studies at Victoria University of Wellington. Hugh Morrison is a teacher at the college of education at the University of Otago. He is also a research associate in history at the University of Waikato.
HISTORY/RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 256 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 1 COLOR PHOTO, 6 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 2 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9780864736864
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ISBN: 9780864736543
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Bishops and Covenanters
The Church in Scotland, 1688–1691
Ann Shukman
Why did the young Protestant monarch William of Orange fail to make his mark on Scotland? How did a particularly hard-line branch of Presbyterianism become the established Church in Scotland? Answering these and many other questions, this history reviews the political events that led to the abolition of episcopacy in 1689 and with it the concerted attack on the parish clergy. Exploring the background and influences that led to the brutal “rabbling of the curates” in southwest Scotland, it also analyzes the mindset of Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees—the author of the Act establishing hard-line Presbyterianism in 1690—and argues that the ongoing purging of the parishes led ultimately to the emptying of two-thirds of all the parishes of Scotland. Ann Shukman was one of the first women ordained in the Church of England. She is a former lecturer in Russian language and literature at Birmingham University and Keele University and a former warden of the St. Theosevia Center for Christian Spirituality in Oxford.
HISTORY/RELIGION & THEOLOGY 160 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 8 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $27.00 (NCR)

Trials and Triumphs
The Gordons of Huntly in Sixteenth-Century Scotland
Anne L. Forbes
As it traces the rise of the Gordons from minor magnates in Berwickshire to major players in Northern Scotland and nationally, this history focuses on George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly during the 16th century, and his family. With parallel biographies of four of his sons and two of his daughters, this account highlights the Gordons’s connections and interactions with Mary Queen of Scots and her son James—who were vital pawns in the European power play between England, France, and Spain during a crucial time of religious and political change. An important addition to the historiography of the Gordon’s of Huntly, this is also a significant narration of 16th-century Scotland. Anne L. Forbes is a former primary teacher in London, Norfolk, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Northern Ireland and NorthEast Scotland.
HISTORY/SCOTTISH STUDIES 320 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 16 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $41.00 (NCR)

Agreeable Connexions
Scottish Enlightenment Links with France
Alexander Broadie
Scotland has always played an immense role in European high culture, and its greatest cultural links have been with France. This book shows that Scotland’s connection with France stretches back to the Middle Ages and continues into the 18th century, the Age of Enlightenment. Demonstrating that all of the major figures of the Scottish Enlightenment were in close relation to France, especially David Hume, Thomas Reid, Adam Smith, and Adam Ferguson, this account also examines their French counterparts, such as Montesquieu, Madame de Condorcet, Victor Cousin, and Théodore Jouffroy. Prominently discussed topics are skepticism and common sense, morality and the role of sympathy, and civil society and the question of what constitutes good citizenship. Alexander Broadie is an honorary professorial research fellow and emeritus professor of logic and rhetoric at the University of Glasgow. He is the author of several books, including The Circle of John Mair, A History of Scottish Philosophy, and The Scottish Enlightenment, and the recipient of the 2009 Saltire Society Scottish History Book of the Year Award.
SCOTTISH STUDIES/HISTORY 288 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $40.00 (NCR)

Britain’s Last Frontier
A Journey Along the Highland Line
Alistair Moffat Introduction by James Naughtie

From an Antique Land
Visual Representations of the Highlands, 1700–1880
Anne MacLeod

The Gathering Stream
The Story of the Moray Firth
James Miller

In this sweeping, fast-paced account of the Moray Firth—the large triangle of sea that This book looks at visual images as an alternative and undervalued source of evi- cuts into the northeast of Scotland—James The Highland Line is the most profound Miller explores how the great shifts in internal boundary in Britain: it divides the dence for ideas about the Scottish Gàidhealtachd in the period 1700 to 1880. Scottish history and culture have impacted country both geologically and culturally, this region throughout the last 2,000 Illustrated with 100 plates, this work signaling the border between Highland years. Once a center of Pictish power, the brings together many little known and and Lowland, Celtic and English-speakFirth became with its adjoining coasts a ing, crofting and farming. In Britain’s Last previously unrelated images. Addressing Frontier bestselling author Alistair Moffat the textual bias inherent in Scottish histor- contested region, as Gaels, Norsemen, Norman knights, royal dynasties, and clan makes a journey of the imagination, trac- ical studies, the book examines a broad range of maps, plans, paintings, drawings, warlords fought to win control of its fering the route of the Line from the River tile soil, its grain and timber, its cattle and sketches and printed images, arguing that Clyde through Perthshire and the fish, while merchants struggled to mainthe concept of antiquity was the single Northeast. In addition to exploring the most powerful influence driving the visual tain trade links with the rest of Britain huge importance of the Line over the and Europe. Now the Firth lands are a test representation of the Highlands and course of almost 2,000 years, the book bed for the economies of the future— Islands from 1700 to 1880 and beyond. also shows how it continues to influence life and attitudes in 21st-century Scotland. Successive chapters look at archaeological, renewable energy from wind farms, green tourism (the Moray Firth is home to the ethnological, and geological motives for Alistair Moffat runs the Borders Book world’s most northerly population of botvisualizing the Highlands, and at the bias Festival as well as a production company in favor of antiquity that resulted from the tlenose dolphins), and the sustainable based near Selkirk. He is the former direcspread of these intellectual influences into exploitation of natural resources. This tor of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the the fine arts. The book concludes that hall- chronicle of the Scottish inlet explores its former director of programs at Scottish shores and its people, weaving disparate marked visual representations of the Television, and the author of 12 books, region resulted in a preservationist mental- heritages into one narrative. including The Borders, The Faded Map, ity that has had powerful repercussions James Miller is the author of Brimster Kelsae, The Reivers, The Sea Kingdoms, for approaches to Highland issues down Tales, The Dam Builders, The Foresters, Tuscany, and The Wall. James Naughtie is to the present day. Inverness, The North Atlantic Front, Salt a renowned journalist and presenter for in the Blood, Scapa, and Swords for Hire. Anne MacLeod is the area archivist for press, radio, and television and has been one of the main presenters for BBC Radio Skye and Lochalsh region of Scotland. SCOTTISH STUDIES/ ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 4’s flagship Today show since 1994. He is SCOTTISH STUDIES/ART 256 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 the chancellor of the University of Stirling. 256 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25
HISTORY, 352 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 16 COLOR PHOTOS CLOTH, $28.95 (NCR) 16 COLOR PHOTOS, 16 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $40.00 (NCR) 256 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS CLOTH, $26.95 (NCR)

Scandinavia in the First World War
Studies in the War Experience of the Northern Neutrals
Edited by Claes Ahlund
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden all managed to stay out of World War I, but all three countries were deeply affected by it. Opening with a systematically comparative introduction to the history of the Scandinavian countries during that time period, this account then presents 13 case studies examining the impact of the war on these neutral entities. From inflation and the shortage of consumer goods to widespread poverty and political unrest—not to mention the thousands of Scandinavian soldiers who participated in the war—this unique compilation analyzes the military and economic consequences as well as the vital political and social issues raised by the conflict. Claes Ahlund is a professor of comparative literature at Åbo Akademi University in Finland and a former professor at both Mid-Sweden University and Uppsala University.
HISTORY/EUROPEAN STUDIES, 360 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.5 14 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 6 GRAPHS CLOTH, $55.95 (CAN $60.95)

India-Azerbaijan
The Silk Route Connection
Edited by Nivedita Das Kundu
Reflecting the changing dynamics of the situation in India and Azerbaijan, this book discusses their mutual needs to improve their bilateral relationship. For more than a decade, Indian merchants passed through Azerbaijan while traveling towards Europe, allowing Azerbijan to emerge as the largest trade center on the Silk Route. This volume highlights each country’s mutual interest, challenges, and opportunities for diversifying cooperation in various sectors. Nivedita Das Kundu is an assistant director at the Indian Council for Social Science Research, a former professor at the University of Hannover and at the University of Helsinki, the author of Russia and Its Near Abroad: Strategic Dynamics and Implications, and the editor of India-Russia Strategic Partnership: Challenges and Prospects and Russia-India-China: Evolution of Geopolitical Strategic Trends.
HISTORY/BUSINESS, 101 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $34.95 (CAN $38.95)

The Little Red Yellow Black Book
An Introduction to Indigenous Australia Third edition
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Bruce Pascoe
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies • New in paper An introduction to Australia’s rich, indigenous culture, this pocket-sized guide is an invaluable resource for learning about the 60,000-year-old history of the country. Containing everything from history and rarely seen photographs to information on traveling respectfully, the content is written by indigenous people and follows their cultural protocols and ethics. Presented in a nonchronological approach, the guide is as much a reference as it is the story of identity and continuity. The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies is the world’s premier institution for information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They undertake and encourage scholarly, ethical, and community-based research; hold a priceless collection of films, photographs, video, and audio recordings as well as the world’s largest collection of printed and other resource materials for indigenous studies. Bruce Pascoe is a school teacher, the director of Commonwealth Australian Studies project, and the publisher and editor of Australian Short Stories quarterly magazine. He is also a board member of the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages, a member of the Wathaurong Aboriginal cooperative, the recipient of the Australian Literature Award, and the winner of the Radio National Short Story Competition.
HISTORY/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 144 PAGES, 5.25 X 7.75 85 COLOR PHOTOS, 7 B & W PHOTOS, 12 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 4 MAPS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $17.95)

Anything to Declare?
Indian Customs
Central Board of Excise and Customs
Celebrating 50 years since the passage of the Customs Act of 1962, this book describes the functions of the Indian customs institution. It provides information about the role India’s customs plays in facilitating international trade, enforcing prohibitions and restrictions on the import and export of goods, preventing smuggling and drug trafficking, and ensuring public health, economic security, and national safety. It also contains photographs that reveal the past, evolution, and international role of Indian customs. The Central Board of Excise and Customs is a part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance in India’s government. It formulates policy concerning the levy and collection of customs and central excise duties, the prevention of smuggling, and the administration of matters relating to customs, central excise, and narcotics.
HISTORY, 150 PAGES, 9.5 X 9.5 110 COLOR PHOTOS, 16 B & W PHOTOS, 1 B & W ILLUSTRATION, 2 LINE DRAWINGS, 11 WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 2 CHARTS, 2 MAPS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

Aboriginal Convicts Don’t Go Back to Where You Came From Australian, Khoisan
Tim Soutphommasane
Offering an unflinching and informed defense of cultural diversity, this book boldly stakes a claim for the overwhelming success of multiculturalism in Australia. Arguing against European governments that declare multiculturalism a failure, it asserts that multicultural Australia has been a national success story. Creating a solid case for why multiculturalism works, it argues against those who believe a multicultural approach to integration and diversity is detrimental to society. This is a celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity. Tim Soutphommasane is a lecturer at Monash University’s National Center for Australian Studies and a columnist at the Age. He is a senior project leader at the Per Capita think tank and a member of the Australian Multicultural Council, which advises the Australian government on multicultural issues.
CULTURAL STUDIES/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES 256 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $29.99 (CAN $29.99)

Our Greatest Challenge
Aboriginal Children and Human Rights
Hannah McGlade
Bravely addressing a complex and fraught issue, this book shows non-Aboriginal society’s ignorance of the traumatic impacts of sexual assault on Aboriginal children. It argues that Aboriginal child sexual assault has been formed within the entrenched societal forces of racism, colonization, and patriarchy yet cast in the Australian public domain as an Aboriginal “problem.” Providing detailed analysis of the legal systems response, this volume shows that, while child sexual assault is a criminal offence, the tainted Aboriginal experience of the law prevents the fundamental principle of equality. It also encourages readers to find guidance from indigenous human rights concepts and international responses in order to prevent harming future generations. Hannah McGlade is a lawyer and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. She specializes in human rights law and her work has been the subject of many publications and test cases concerning Aboriginal human rights. She is a member of the human rights stream of the Western Australia State Administrative Tribunal and an adjunct researcher at the Curtin Center for Human Rights Education.
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/LAW, 304 PAGES, 6 X 9 2 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $39.95)

and Maori Exiles
Kristyn Harman

Revealing the forgotten stories of Aboriginal convicts, this book describes how they lived, labored, were punished, and died. Profiling several of the 130 Aboriginal convicts who were transported to and within the Australian penal colonies, this collection features the journeys of Aboriginal warriors Bulldog and Musquito, Maori warrior Hohepa Te Umuroa, and Khoisan soldier Booy Piet. Kristyn Harman is a lecturer in Aboriginal studies at the University of Tasmania’s Riawunna Center. She specializes in 19thcentury cross-cultural relations throughout the British colonial frontiers.
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/HISTORY 320 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 16 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $41.99 (CAN $41.99)

ISBN: 9781742233239
RIGHTS: US, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS JANUARY

ISBN: 9781742233369
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“An engaging, deeply researched, and richly detailed study of a long forgotten aspect of Australia’s colonial past.” —Henry Reynolds, author, Fate of a Free People

Where’s the Chicken
Making South Africa Safe
John Cartwright and Clifford Shearing
Designed to spark creativity and sharpen the reader’s role as a thinker and a shaper, this book serves as a guide to safety and security, specifically in South Africa. Written by experts on crime and safety and civic affairs, it proves a unique, interesting, and potentially life-altering read. In lieu of a step-by-step manual with detailed instructions on how to remain safe, this informative and provocative resource encourages pro-active thinking and innovation on security concepts, and although the book primarily concerns South Africa, the discussion of safety issues is universally relative and applicable to all countries. John Cartwright and Clifford Shearing have held academic positions at the Universities of Cape Town, Stellenbosch, the Western Cape, Toronto, Bergen, and Australian National University. They have involved themselves widely in issues of safety and security and civic affairs, focusing on South Africa, but also having researched and written on Argentina, Brazil, and Northern Ireland. They are involved in is the Community Peace Programme, which facilitated the peaceful resolution of more than 43,000 disputes.
SOCIAL SCIENCE/AFRICAN STUDIES 128 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $13.95)

Negotiating Risk, Seeking Security, Eroding Solidarity
Life and Work on the Border
Holly Gibbs, Belinda Leach, and Charlotte A. B. Yates
Through a series of interviews with workers in the automotive parts industry, this study argues that the restructuring of labor markets and welfare states, paired with firm-level work and management reorganization, has exposed working-class families to greater levels of job risk and insecurity. Focusing on workers in Canada and Mexico and using a gender and race analysis, this book paints a bleak portrait of the lives of working people, where workers and their families continually renegotiate the effects of neo-liberal economic and social change—working harder, longer, and further from home while straining familial and community relations and eroding the basis for worker solidarity and collective action. Holly Gibbs is a doctoral candidate at McMaster University. She lives in Toronto. Belinda Leach is associate dean of research in the college of social and applied human sciences at the University of Guelph. She lives in Guelph, Ontario. Charlotte A. B. Yates is dean of the faculty of social sciences at McMaster University. She lives in Toronto.
SOCIOLOGY/POLITICAL SCIENCE 144 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (NCR)

Organising Poor Women
The Andhra Pradesh Experience
Edited by S. Mahendra Dev, Ravi Kanbur, S. Galab, and G. Alivelu
With quantitative and policy analyses, this record examines the organizations benefiting the poorer classes in Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state that has been at the forefront in the effort to empower poor women. Arguing that without power the poor, and poor women in particular, will not be able to force the introduction of policies and interventions to improve their well-being, this volume reflects on the working and functioning of membership based organizations of the poor. Policymakers, economists, social activists, and journalists alike will profit from this book. S. Mahendra Dev is the director of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research in Mumbai, India. Ravi Kanbur is the T. H. Lee Professor of world affairs and the international professor of applied economics and management at Cornell University. He lives in Ithaca, New York. S. Galab is a professor at the Center for Economic and Social Studies in Hyderabad, India. G. Alivelu is a contributor to the Human Development Report of Andhra Pradesh.
SOCIAL SCIENCE/WOMEN’S STUDIES 299 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 56 TABLES, 3 GRAPHS, 2 MAPS CLOTH, $59.95 (CAN $65.95)

Where the Two Seas Meet
Al-Khidr and Moses—The Qur’anic Story of al-Khidr and Moses in Sufi Commentaries as a Model for Spiritual Guidance
H. Talat Halman
Examining how three medieval Sufi Qur’an commentators explained the story of Moses’ journey with al-Khidr, this volume conveys various teachings about the path of Sufism and the nature of spiritual authority. These commentaries, translated for the first time, discuss essential themes of Sufism as written by practicing Sufi masters. As the text reflects on both the social and psychological dimensions of the master–disciple relationship in Sufism and distinguish between the instructing master (shaykh al-ta’lim) and the mentoring master (shaykh alsuhba), a comparison is also made between the Sufi interpretation of death, immortality, compassion, and inner knowledge and Ernest Becker’s theory of the denial of death and the aspiration for both physical and symbolic immortality. H. Talat Halman is an assistant professor of religion at Central Michigan University and a contributor to various publications, including A Portrait of Contemporary Indonesian Islam and Voices of Islam. He has given numerous lectures for and has participated in panel discussions at universities, conferences, and congregations across the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Russia, and Indonesia. He lives in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SPIRITUALITY, 540 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

Fate & Philosophy
A Journey Through Life’s Great Questions
Jim Flynn
A provocative sequel to The Torchlight List, this book examines the answers that thinkers throughout the ages—from Plato in ancient Greece to contemporary psychologists and scientists—have proposed for life’s great questions: Do human beings have free will? Is a good society possible? Is patriotism ethical? and Can modern science penetrate the mind? Exploring the moral ideals, attitudes, and religious beliefs that affect everyday life, this account is an exhilarating introduction to philosophy and a manual for becoming a fully alive member of the human race. It is also a stunning exploration of the challenges that 21st-century science—from brain research to the discovery of dark matter in the universe—pose to longheld philosophic beliefs. Jim Flynn is a world-renowned expert on intelligence and IQ and the author of What is Intelligence? and Where Have All the Liberals Gone? He is a professor emeritus of politics at Otago University and a fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 256 PAGES, 5 X 7 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

“This fine book introduces readers to the important issues of philosophy with clarity and intelligence.” —Byron Kaldis, Hellenic Open University “Anyone interested in discovering philosophy will find this engaging and easily readable, and enjoy the personal flavor and provocative charm of Flynn’s discussions.” —Adriane Rini, Massey University

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Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven
An Introduction to Christian Life Second edition
St. Innocent of Alaska
Originally published in the Aleut (Eskimo) language in 1833, this book is a simple yet challenging introduction to Christianity from one of the greatest teachers of the Russian Orthodox Church: sainted Russian Bishop and missionary Innocent Veniaminov. Timeless and universal, this updated edition— which includes a new section entitled “Points for Reflection” at the end of each chapter—discusses what it means to know God and have a relationship with Jesus. It will appeal to those seeking to understand their own faith more fully. St. Innocent of Alaska was the consecrated Bishop of Kamchatka and Kuril Islands in Russia and the Aleutian Islands in Russian America. A scholar and a linguist, he wrote about the native peoples’ customs and dialects and published dictionaries, parts of the Bible, religious teaching material, and liturgical books in their native languages.
RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 96 PAGES, 5 X 7 1 B & W PHOTO, 1 B & W ILLUSTRATION TRADE PAPER, $9.95 (CAN $10.95)

Monkscript Two
Surprising Saints
Michael Bever and Paul Quenon
• Advertising in Parabola (spring) A volume of inspiring and thought-provoking poetry, this anthology contains writings inspired by monastic life. Filled with unique and holy individuals, such as Saint Marina—who, disguised as a monk, was accused of fathering a child—and Prioress Czeslaw Milosz—who, before entering the Benedictines, had been an actress—this collection will appeal to those wishing to deepen their spiritual life and insight. Michael Bever is a freelance writer, poet, editor, and filmmaker. He is a former radio personality, a former university dean, and a former pastor who has made contributions to Harper’s Weekly, Odyssey Network, and Religion Dispatches. He lives in Claremont, California. Paul Quenon is a monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani and the author of four books of poetry, including Afternoons with Emily and Monkswear. He lives in Trappist, Kentucky.
SPIRITUALITY, 168 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

“On several occasions I have attempted to compose an article on Christian life that would present the essence of what a Christian should know. . . . Then I came upon a booklet entitled Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven. . . . I understood that I could not write anything better.” —Patrick Barnes, www.orthodoxinfo.com

“Once again, all those with a contemplative soul and a love of things literary have been blessed: Gethsemani Abbey’s resident muse, Br. Paul Quenon, has in Monkscript Two assembled another eclectic and compelling mixture of prose and poetry. . . . No doubt Merton would have appreciated both the content of Monkscript Two and the promise such a publication holds for interreligious dialogue among those who appreciate that literature truly can be prayer.” —John Alexander, past president, the San Diego Thomas Merton Society

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Rethinking the Space for Religion
New Actors in Central and Southeast Europe on Religion, Authenticity and Belonging
Edited by Catharina Raudvere, Krzysztof Stala, and Trine Stauning Willert
A broad discussion about how history and religion contribute to identity politics in contemporary Europe, this book provides case studies exemplifying how public intellectuals and academics have taken an active part in the construction of recent and traditional pasts. Instead of repeating the simplistic explanation as a “return of religion,” this volume focuses on public platforms and agents and their use of religion as a political and cultural argument. Filled with previously unpublished data—gathered from texts, interviews, field observations, artifacts, and material culture—this record challenges stereotypical images of East and Southeast Europe. Catharina Raudvere is a professor of the history of religions at the University of Copenhagen and the author of The Book of the Roses and More than Mythology. Krzysztof Stala is an associate professor of Polish studies at the University of Copenhagen and the editor of Cultural Transformations after Communism. Trine Stauning Willert is an assistant professor in modern Greek Studies at the University of Copenhagen and the editor of Innovation in the Orthodox Christian Tradition? The Question of Change in Greek Orthodox Thought and Practice.
EUROPEAN STUDIES/RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 336 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.5 9 B & W PHOTOS, 2 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, 2 CHARTS CLOTH, $53.95 (CAN $59.95)

Evangelical Theology in Transition
C. van der Kooi, E. van Staalduine-Sulman, and A. W. Zwiep
The articles in this book explore recent developments in Evangelical Christianity in the Netherlands. This collection raises a number of questions about identity, core values, practices, and beliefs associated with Dutch Evangelicalism and the contributors in this volume approach these issues from historical, theological, and political perspectives in an attempt to understand the role and significance of Evangelical faith in the 21st century. C. van der Kooi is the chair of the department of Western systematic theology at VU University Amsterdam and is the director of the Center of Evangelical and Reformation Theology. E. Staalduine-Sulman is an assistant professor of theology at VU University Amsterdam. A. W. Zwiep is an assistant professor of theology at VU University Amsterdam and a regional treasurer of Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas, an international society of New Testament scholars.
RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 254 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $39.99 (CAN $39.99)

Reflections
Gai Eaton
• Author’s previous books sold more than 15,000 copies From 1978 to 1996, the late Gai Eaton gave a series of talks on BBC Radio about Islam and its role in contemporary society and this account features 86 of these talks—variously titled “Reflections,” “Words of Faith,” and “Pause for Thought.” Providing a beautifully clear and accessible introduction to Islam’s central tenets, principles, and practices, this book utilizes wisdom, humanity, and humor to teach those interested in a spiritual approach to life. Gai Eaton was a teacher, a journalist, and a consultant for the Islamic Cultural Centre in London for more than 20 years. He was a member of the British Diplomatic Service and is the author of Islam and the Destiny of Man, King of the Castle, and Remembering God.
RELIGION & THEOLOGY/SPIRITUALITY, 184 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

The Letters of Marsilio Ficino
Volume 9
Edited by Arthur Farndell
• Author’s previous books sold more than 50,000 copies • Part of the Letters of Marsilio Ficino series, which includes The Letters of Marsilio Ficino: Volume 7 (9780856831928) and The Letters of Marsilio Ficino: Volume 8 (9780856832420) Spanning from the end of 1489 to the spring of 1491, this compilation of letters by Marsilio Ficino—one of the most influential humanist philosophers of the early Italian Renaissance—dates to what is to become the final decade of his life. As they provide insight into how Ficino drew on Platonic philosophy and Christian theology to advise his correspondents on how to deal with the practical affairs of life, these letters are written to the likes of Lorenzo de Medici and well-established members of the ecclesiastical hierarchy who would be able to protect him from future action from the Curia—the Church had recently cleared him of the charges of involvement with magic and predictive astrology. Intriguing and enlightening, this volume exemplifies Ficino’s ability to rise above the limits of time, place, and individuality. Arthur Farndell has been a member of the team of scholars at the School of Economic Science in London for more than 35 years. He is the translator of many of Marsilio Ficino’s commentaries on Plato’s Dialogues, which have been published in four volumes as All Things Natural, Evermore Shall Be So, Gardens of Philosophy, and When Philosophers Rule.
PHILOSOPHY/HISTORY, 176 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $42.95)

ISBN: 9781903682821
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ISBN: 9780856832895
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“So well translated, so well annotated, and so beautifully produced that it is a pleasure to read and possess.” —Heythrop Journal

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Crisis and Leviathan
Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government
Robert Higgs Foreword by Arthur A. Ekirch, Jr.
• Advertising in the Independent Review • Author’s previous books sold more than 30,000 copies Discussing how government has continually grown in size and scope during the past century, this account demonstrates that the main reason lies in government’s responses to national “crises” (real or imagined), including economic upheavals and, especially, war. The result, this book argues, is the ever-increasing government power, which endures long after each crisis has passed, impinging on both civil and economic liberties and fostering extensive corporate welfare. Offering ideological explanations for the ascension of the role of government out of a capitalist, free-market economy, it will appeal to those with interests in political economy, American history, and libertarian politics. Robert Higgs is senior fellow in political economy for the Independent Institute, the author of several books—including Against Leviathan and The Transformation of the American Economy 1865–1914—and the recipient of numerous awards, such as the Gary Schlarbaum Award for Lifetime Defense of Liberty and the Lysander Spooner Award for Advancing the Literature of Liberty. He lives in Covington, Louisiana. Arthur A. Ekirch, Jr. was a professor emeritus of history at the State University of New York–Albany, a Guggenheim fellow, and the author of dozens of articles and 10 books.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/HISTORY, 392 PAGES, 6 X 9 5 CHARTS, 8 TABLES CLOTH, $25.00 (CAN $27.95)

Sideshow
Dumbing Down Democracy
Lindsay Tanner
• Author’s previous books sold more than 15,000 copies Written by former Australian Labor Party federal minister for finance Lindsay Tanner, this insider’s perspective demonstrates how media coverage of Australian politics is becoming distorted, trivial, and juvenile, and it argues that this change threatens democracy. Showing how the Australian media has been under siege from commercial pressures and technological innovation, this work shows how the media has retreated into an entertainment frame that has little tolerance for complex social and economic issues. In turn, this exploration shows how politicians and political parties are adapting to suit the new rules of the game—to such an extent that the contest of ideas is being supplanted by the contest for laughs. Lying bare the relentless decline of political reporting and political behavior, this book—part memoir, part analysis, and part critique— tackles the deterioration that has set in at the heart of Australian public life. Lindsay Tanner is special advisor to Lazard Australia and a vice-chancellor’s fellow and adjunct professor at Victoria University. He is the former minister for finance and deregulation in the Rudd–Gillard governments and the author of several books, including Crowded Lives and Open Australia.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/MEDIA & JOURNALISM, 256 PAGES, 5 X 7.75 TRADE PAPER, $22.95 (CAN $25.95)

“A thoughtful, meticulously researched analysis of the interplay between politics and the media.” —Barry Cassidy, Age

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We, The People(s)
Participation in Governance
Edited by Claire Charters and Dean R. Knight
The analyses in this book focus on the participation of the people within New Zealand’s system of government. The chapters provide a thorough examination of the government’s size, accessibility, structure, electoral system, and active committees in order to explain trends in the participation of sub-state actors, such as indigenous peoples and other minority groups. Claire Charters is a human rights officer in the Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. She is a professor in the faculty of law at Victoria University–Wellington. Dean R. Knight is a senior lecturer in the faculty of law at Victoria University–Wellington.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 324 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $40.00 (CAN $44.00)

What’s the Hurry?
Urgency in the New Zealand Legislative Process 1987–2010
Claudia Geiringer, Polly Higbee, and Elizabeth McLeay
The first in-depth study of the use of urgency in New Zealand, this examination documents every use of urgency between 1987 and 2010 to analyze how, when, and why urgency is used in the legislative process. The results reveal deeply troubling techniques used by law-makers to avoid select committee scrutiny of certain legislation and questions if the regulatory framework governing urgency is enough. Claudia Geiringer is senior lecturer in law at Victoria University–Wellington, an associate director of the New Zealand Centre for Public Law, and a lawyer specializing in constitutional law and human rights. Polly Higbee is a solicitor at a commercial law firm in Wellington. Elizabeth McLeay is an adjunct professor of political science at Victoria University– Wellington. She is the author of Building the Constitution and The Firing Line: When and Why Do New Zealand and the United Kingdom Prime Ministers Fire Ministerial Colleagues. They all live in Wellington, New Zealand.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 180 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 12 TABLES, 14 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $40.00 (CAN $44.00)

ISBN: 9780864736925
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ISBN: 9780864737724
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“The most comprehensive in-depth study of an aspect of New Zealand parliamentary procedure that I have seen.” —David McGee, clerk, House of Representatives of New Zealand

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Consolidating Developmental Local Government
Lessons from the South African Experience
Edited by Mirjam van Donk, Mark Swilling, Edgar Pieterse, and Susan Parnell
Compiled and written by people who participated in one way or another in the experience of democratic consolidation, this account documents the dynamics of local government transformation and captures the key themes of the debates about policy options, lessons, and key strategic decisions. Aiming to ensure that municipalities play a key role in creating more democratic, non-racial, equitable, and sustainable communities, towns and cities, this volume raises critical questions about the kinds of challenges that all those involved with the future of local governance will face in the years ahead. This text will be an indispensable resource for government officials, students, researchers, and community leaders alike. Mirjam van Donk is a director of Isandla Institute; a former independent consultant on HIV/AIDS, gender, and development for international and national organizations; and a former project coordinator for the Local Government for the Gender Advocacy Program. Mark Swilling is a professor for the School of Public Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch, the coordinator of the postgraduate program in sustainable development, the academic director of the Sustainability Institute, and a member of the International Resource Panel convened by the United Nations Environment Program. Edgar Pieterse is the director of the African Center for Cities and the coeditor of Voices of the Transition. Susan Parnell is a professor of urban geography in the department of environmental and geographical science at the University of Cape Town and a director of Isandla Institute.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/AFRICAN STUDIES, 584 PAGES, 6.5 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $75.95 (CAN $75.95)

The Fair Tax
Supported by History, Agreed by Economists, Feared by the 1%
Edited by Emer Ó Siochrú
Ireland is belatedly introducing a property tax following a disastrous property and financial crash. This detailed report outlines the critical aspects of the design of a new property tax and its potential impact on both the government and the taxpayers. Arguing that reducing the deficit is a significant political issue in Ireland: some advocate cuts and low taxation, others favor heavier taxes on the rich to fund healthcare and welfare programs, all worry about the impact on growth. This volume focuses on the revenue raising side of the equation, explaining that how the revenue is raised is of more consequence for reconciling conflicting interests, making public services more efficient and stimulating economic growth than how much is raised. Comprehensive and informative, this book will be of interest to those concerned with sustainable public services, dampening financial cycles and addressing growing inequality. Emer Ó Siochrú is a registered architect, a development and planning valuation surveyor, and the owner director of EOS Future Design. She is also a founding member and director of Feasta, the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability.
CURRENT EVENTS/ECONOMICS, 170 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.25 4 DIAGRAMS, 3 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

Cuts, Privatization & Resistance
Neoliberalism and the Local State, 1974 to 1987
David E. Lowes
Offering a clear, concise, and highly original account of the effects of spending and other restrictions imposed on local authorities in the second half of the 20th century, this book discusses an important political period in the United Kingdom’s history. Demonstrating that, despite what governments say, decisions to cut public expenditure are matters of choice founded in the ideological dogma of neo-liberalism rather than economic necessity, this account argues that a clear analogy can be made between past and present government policy and practice. David E. Lowes is a member of the Socialist History Society and has been interested and active in labor movement politics for more than 30 years. He is the author of The AntiCapitalist Dictionary.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/HISTORY, 256 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (NCR)

The Failure of Decentralisation in South African Local Government
Complexity and Unanticipated Consequences
Andrew Siddle and Thomas A. Koelble
Municipalities are frequently incapable of meeting the demands imposed upon them by a highly complex model of local government and through empirical research conducted at 37 municipalities across the South Africa, this book examines the design of the local government framework and its contributing role in the crisis. Appealing to countries that have experimented with, or contemplated, decentralized systems— such as India, South America, and other African countries— this account will also be of interest to students of political science, public administration, and public law. Andrew Siddle is an expert in the fields of public and corporate governance and decentralization. He has been admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and has extensive experience in local government law, finance, and administration. Thomas A. Koelble is a professor of business administration in political science at the University of Cape Town. He has written several books and many journal articles on institutions and social democracy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/SOCIAL SCIENCE, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $60.95 (CAN $61.95)

“Perhaps the most thorough and systematic study of local government in South Africa to date. It is an original and important book.” —Philip Oxhorn, political science professor, McGill University

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From “Real Rape” to Real Justice
Prosecuting Rape in New Zealand
Edited by Elisabeth McDonald and Yvette Tinsley
For more than 35 years, academics, lawyers, judges, and community workers have criticized the New Zealand criminal justice system for low reporting and conviction rates in cases of rape and sexual assault, the concerns of which culminate in this thorough investigation of the country’s policies regarding sexual violence. The chapters highlight possible reforms of the pretrial and trial processes in such cases and recommend changes to the current system. Elisabeth McDonald is an associate professor at the school of law at Victoria University–Wellington. Yvette Tinsley is an associate professor at the school of law at Victoria University– Wellington. She is the author of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings. They are the coauthors of The Evidence Act 2006.
LAW/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 566 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 1 TABLE TRADE PAPER, $40.00 (CAN $44.00)

Lawful Abuse
How the Century of the Child became the Century of the Corporation
Robert Flynn
• Author’s previous books sold more than 500,000 copies A powerful indictment of America’s abandonment of human beings, and children in particular, in favor of corporations, this account exposes the child labor, indentured servitude, and child slavery aspects that are undeniable parts of American history. Arguing that, in the wake of the election of Ronald Reagan, legislation began to support corporations at the expense of the American people, this book demonstrates how this nation’s intellectual capital was squandered. Discussing how deregulation and lax enforcement caused unnecessary deaths to workers in many fields, this work argues that the number of deaths and disabilities to fetuses, babies, and children will only increase until voters decide to stop the destruction of America and its children. Robert Flynn is the author of 17 books, including Jade: Outlaw, The Lask Klick, and North to Yesterday, and a twopart documentary for ABC-TV as well as a fellow at the Texas Institute of Letters. He is the recipient of a Lon Tinkle Lifetime Achievement Award, two Spur Awards from Western Writers of America, and two Wrangler Awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/AMERICAN STUDIES, 232 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $16.00 (CAN $18.00)

ISBN: 9780864736963
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Reconstructing New Zealand’s Labour Law
Consensus or Divergence?
Gordon Anderson
An overview of the changing structures of New Zealand labor law that culminated in the Employment Relations Act of 2000, this study provides a thorough analysis of the current state of the law as it affects areas such as the contract of employment, collective bargaining, security of employment, and trade unions. The book argues that New Zealand’s current labor policies are a system of self-help rather than one of state dependency, marking a new yet unfinished phase in labor regulation. It includes a discussion of current tensions that are likely to impact on the development of the law and the structure of employment and industrial relations in the future. Gordon Anderson is a professor of law at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the author of Labor Law in New Zealand and Mazengarb’s Employment Law.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES, 288 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

Future State
Directions for Public Management in New Zealand
Edited by Bill Ryan and Derek Gill
An examination of emerging trends in New Zealand’s governance, this study explores the effect of shared accountability, agency restructuring, environmental policies, and e-government on the growth of the country’s public sector. Using brand-new research, this book contains valuable insights into how New Zealand’s public sector currently operates and how it might operate in the future. Bill Ryan is an associate professor at the School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington. Derek Gill is a senior associate at the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington and the principal economist at the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 350 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 7 TABLES, 19 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9780864738202
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ISBN: 9780864736574
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China’s Rise: Strength and Fragility
Au Loong Yu Contributions by Bai Ruixue, Bruno Jetin, and Pierre Rousset
Lucid and enlightening essays are collected together to provide a thorough account of the transformation of the Chinese state into authoritarian capitalism. Discussing a variety of issues rarely covered in existing literature, it demonstrates how China, a bureaucratic capitalist state, enjoys all the advantages of state capitalism in promoting both break-neck industrialization and in taking anti-cyclical measures in the midst of the current Great Recession. With a special focus on the workers movement, this compilation offers insight into the problems the Chinese currently face and anticipates future changes. Au Loong Yu is a labor researcher based in Hong Kong. He is a founding member of Globalization Monitor, an editorial board member of The Working USA: The Journal of Labor and Society, and the author of two Chinese language books on China and capitalism. Bai Ruixue is an editorial board member of China Labour Net. Bruno Jetin is the assistant director of the Centre d'Économie de Paris Nord. Pierre Rousset is a leader of the Fourth International in France.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/ASIAN STUDIES 300 PAGES, 6 X 9 5 CHARTS, 5 TABLES, 5 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (NCR)

China and South Asia: Developments and Trends
Edited by M. Rasgotra
• Part of the ORF China Studies Series, which includes China: Economy and Environment (9788171888948), China Today: Politics, Society and Culture (9788171888931), and Contemporary China and the World (9788171888955) Part of the Observer Research Foundation’s ongoing study of developments in China, this book examines China’s political and social evolution, its economy, and its affects on India and the world—particularly due to its foreign and security policies—this analysis provides China’s economic, political, and military trajectory in a sustained and dispassionate manner. Insightful and didactic, this book will be useful to scholars, policymakers, journalists, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of this Asian nation. M. Rasgotra is the founder and president of the International Institute of Asia– Pacific Studies. He is a former honorary visiting professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, regent’s professor at the University of California–Los Angeles, and president of the Delhi College of Arts & Commerce.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/ASIAN STUDIES 176 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

Present Day China: A Net Assessment
Edited by M. Rasgotra
• Part of the ORF China Studies Series, which includes China: Economy and Environment (9788171888948), China Today: Politics, Society and Culture (9788171888931), and Contemporary China and the World (9788171888955) A comprehensive study of China’s relations and policy with each of the South Asian nations, this book is a part of the Observer Research Foundation’s ongoing study of developments in China. Examining China’s political and social evolution, its economy, and its affects on India and the world—particularly due to its foreign and security policies—this analysis provides China’s economic, political, and military trajectory in a sustained and dispassionate manner. Insightful and didactic, this book will be useful to scholars, policymakers, journalists, and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of this Asian nation. M. Rasgotra is the founder and president of the International Institute of Asia– Pacific Studies. He is a former honorary visiting professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, regent’s professor at the University of California–Los Angeles, and president of the Delhi College of Arts & Commerce.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/SOCIAL SCIENCE 182 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

A State in Periodic Crises
Andhra Pradesh
B. P. R. Vithal
Agitations and political crises are not new to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh: its very existence has been challenged by repeated confrontations. This book is a compilation of essays, speeches, and official notes from an individual who has been intimately associated with the state’s development, from its initial formation and its planning and development to the Telangana region’s separatist challenges first articulated in the late 1960s. Without taking sides on the question of Andhra Pradesh’s future, this account examines the basis of its persistent grievances and the social, political, economic, and emotional foundations of its statehood. B. P. R. Vithal is a former deputy chairman of India’s Andhra Pradesh State Planning and Development Board, a former advisor to the International Monetary Fund, and a member of the Tenth Finance Commission.
POLITICAL SCIENCE/ASIAN STUDIES 146 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

Thompsons
A Personal History of the Firm and Its Founder
Steve Allen
Thompsons Solicitors have been working for the Trades Union Congress and fighting for workers’ rights since their inception; they are the biggest UK law firm specializing in claims for compensation in cases involving workplace injuries and disputes and this book chronicles the firm’s development and discusses Thompsons’s involvement with the Labour Research Department and the National Council for Civil Liberties. Examining a variety of cases—including the Poplar Borough Council case, the Meerut Trials of 1929, and many others involving members of the Labour and Communist parties—this account will be of interest to lawyers; solicitors; and legal, labor, and social historians. Steve Allen is a former partner at the Thompsons Solicitors firm, where he worked for more than 30 years.
LAW/HISTORY, 488 PAGES, 6 X 9 60 B & W PHOTOS, 20 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $50.00 (NCR)

The Rise of the Fifth Estate
Social Media and Blogging in Australian Politics
Greg Jericho
Using original research, this account examines the emergence of social media as a new force in the coverage of Australian politics. As it reveals who makes up the Australian political blogosphere, it tackles some of its key developments, such as the way that Australia’s journalists and federal politicians use social media and digital news, the motivations of bloggers and tweeters, the treatment of female participants, and the eruption of Twitter wars. Arguing that journalists welcome Twitter as a work tool and platform despite having to deal with vitriolic online comments, this book demonstrates how politicians, meanwhile, are finding it hard to engage genuinely with the new media. Because the new social media are here to stay and their political role and influence are bound to increase, the real question is whether the old structures of the political world will absorb this new force or be changed by it. Greg Jericho is a former Commonwealth public servant who now writes a weekly blog for ABC Online’s The Drum.
MEDIA & JOURNALISM/POLITICAL SCIENCE 320 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

Shaken Down 6.3
Jeffrey Paproa Holman
Filled with raw emotion, this compelling poetry compilation reflects upon the impact of the devastation caused to New Zealand’s second largest city. Written in the aftermath of the fatal earthquake that hit Christchurch in February of 2011, this collection of interpretive poems expresses the feelings associated with the loss of human life, buildings, landmarks, and culture of the once vibrant city. Dramatic and stirring images of the damage accompany the prose. Jeffrey Paparoa Holman is an acclaimed poet, a historian, and a senior adjunct fellow in the school of humanities at the University of Canterbury. He is the author of As Big as a Father and The Last Great Blackball Bridge Sonnets.
POETRY, 56 PAGES, 6 X 8.5 26 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95)

From children’s verse and nonsense rhymes to the intellectual verse of the From the valleys of Hawaii to the seasons 1940s and 1950s, this diverse account studies the Gaelic experience of the 20th of a garden in Auckland, this extraordicentury through comedy and satire, love nary offering of poems explores a variety and war, and religion and politics. of themes. Though hips need replacing, Providing a unique and much-needed poets grow older, tsunamis destroy, and overview of the high achievement and friends slip away, a spirit of renewal and dramatic development of Gaelic, this humor pervades the collection. Alert and anthology sets each poem into their culfull of love, this is a moving and compelling book by a celebrated Pacific writer. tural and literary context and offers a literary perspective radically different from Albert Wendt is an emeritus professor of existing collections. English at the University of Auckland. He Ronald Black is a former senior lecturer has been an influential figure in the in Celtic studies at the University of developments that have shaped Pacific Edinburgh and the Gaelic editor of literature since the 1970s and was made Companion of the Order of New Zealand the Scotsman. in 2001 for his services to literature. He POETRY/LITERARY COLLECTIONS is the author of The Adventures of Vela, 416 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 which won the 2010 Commonwealth 8 B & W PHOTOS Writers Prize; Pouliuli; and Sons for the TRADE PAPER, $30.00 (NCR) ISBN: 9780748662197 Return Home.
POETRY/NEW ZEALAND STUDIES 80 PAGES, 6.5 X 9 4 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $18.95) RIGHTS: US & CHINA BIRLINN LTD/POLYGON JANUARY

ISBN: 9781927145302
RIGHTS: WORLD X AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY PRESS JANUARY

ISBN: 9781869407346
RIGHTS: US & CANADA AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY PRESS JANUARY

The Crossing Fee
Iain Bamforth
Reimagining myth, history, and literature, this compilation draws upon the poet’s remarkable travels and experiences as a doctor while working in some of the most remote parts of the world. As it brings Rimbaud, Dante, and 17th-century picaresque into play, this compilation explores the ultimate journey of crossing into another world or another life. Iain Bamforth is a former hospital doctor, a general practitioner, a translator, a lecturer in comparative literature, and a public health consultant. He is the author of The Good European.
POETRY, 88 PAGES, 5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $15.95)

Darkness Inside Out
Rodney Pybus
Offering a variety of explorations into different worlds, real and imaginary, beautiful and barbaric, this poetry compilation attempts to illuminate some of life’s difficult puzzles. A journey through a series of vivid encounters—ranging from fireflies outside a Gascony farmhouse and John Wayne sailing a converted minesweeper to a bull terrier listening to a CD and the poet standing atop Table Mountain with his granddaughter—this collection probes and celebrates traditional affinities between memory and language, time and loss. In its closing poem, this book suggests that it is the imagination that can best turn darkness inside out. Rodney Pybus is a former newspaper journalist; a former television writer and producer; and a former creative writing, literature, and media university lecturer. He is the author of Cicades in their Summers and Flying Blues and the recipient of awards from the Arts Council England and the Society of Authors, and a winner of the Peterloo International Poetry Competition.
POETRY, 88 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $15.95)

Ethiopia Boy
Chris Beckett
A debut collection in the form of African praise poems, this book celebrates the people and landscapes of Ethiopia. Seen through the eyes of a young white boy in love with his older, black friend, these poems explore boyhood in all walks of life. As it hurtles through recent Ethiopian history, from the overthrow of Emperor Haile Selassie and the legacy of empire to the wars and famines of the last 40 years, this compilation also draws inspiration from the nation’s folk tales. Chris Beckett is the winner of the Poetry London competition and was recently recognized in Chroma magazine.
POETRY, 64 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

New and Selected Poems
Chris Wallace-Crabbe
Ranging across various forms and tones, this poetry compilation expounds upon the Australian landscape, and its natural objects and inhabitants. Combining humor and gravity, it ponders the destruction of our planet and the detrimental effects of progress. Chris Wallace-Crabbe is professor emeritus at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of The Amorous Cannibal, By and Large, Read It Again, The Universe Looks Down, and Whirling and the editor of Oxford University Press’s Australian Writers and The Oxford Literary History of Australia. He is the chair of the Australian Poetry Limited and the recipient of the Christopher Brennan Award for Literature and the Dublin Prize for Arts and Sciences.
POETRY, 160 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $23.95 (CAN $26.95)

Otherwise Unchanged
Owen Lowery
Combining poems of historical depth, human fascination, and personal sensitivity with a willingness to explore the possibilities of poetic form and technique, this compilation produces diverse formal arrangements from Arabic, English, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Welsh poetry. As it aims to assimilate aspects of these traditions with the poet’s own voice, this collection pays homage to the lives and works of Primo Levi, Paul Celan, Keith Douglas, Alun Lewis, and Edward Thomas. Intimate and personal subjects are also gracefully explored, including a traumatic experience of spinal injury and disability. Owen Lowery is a poet whose work has been published in PN Review and Stand, and has been listed in the Bridport Prize, the International Sonnet Competition, the Virginia Warbey Prize, and the Welsh Open Poetry Competition.
POETRY, 112 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $16.95 (CAN $16.95)

You, Me and the Birds
Alan Kellermann
• Part of the Bright Young Things series, which includes 10 of the Best (9781906998455), The Art of Contraception (9781906998035), and Fireball (9781906998103) Love, lust, loss, art, and myth find their way into this stylish poetry collection. Here, the worlds of America and Wales collide, the sacred and the profane sit side by side, and the paintings of Tony Goble are startlingly animated. Whether musing on the ghost in a martini or re-imagining a lover as a listed building, these engaging poems are both witty and moving. Alan Kellermann is a poet whose work has been published by major British and Irish journals, including Agenda, New Welsh Review, and Poetry Ireland Review, as well as in the poetry compilation 10 of the Best.
POETRY/ART, 60 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $12.95)

“Already a young writer of ambition and sophistication . . . capable of searing portraits. Here’s a newcomer we should all be watching.” —Robert Minhinnick, Forward Prize-winner

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Other Harbours
Anna Lewis
• Part of the Bright Young Things series, which includes 10 of the Best (9781906998455), The Art of Contraception (9781906998035), and Fireball (9781906998103) Disappearances, displacements, separations: this startling first collection is populated with characters who move through the liminal space between departure and arrival. Soldiers kill time on street corners, an ageing emperor searches for immortality, ignored wives of medieval legend rub shoulders with modern-day migrant workers. These accomplished poems introduce worlds on the margins of history to those far from their origins and further still from their destinations. Anna Lewis is a poet whose works have been published in prestigious magazines, including Agenda, New Welsh Review, Poetry Wales, and the Shop, and in the anthology 10 of the Best. She is the recipient of the Christopher Tower Prize and the Robin Reeves Prize.
POETRY/FOLKLORE & MYTHOLOGY 60 PAGES, 5 X 8 TRADE PAPER, $12.95 (CAN $12.95)

Ad-liberation
Sai Murray
Wit and engaging language lighten the heavy subject matter of the poetry in this collection, based on a former ad man’s true-life experiences of redemption and a developing conscience after leaving the advertising business. The poems take on the world of consumerism and address issues such as overconsumption, commercialism, mental health, spirituality, politics, the environment, and global justice. Poet Sai Murray makes powerful connections between the monopoly capitalist control of global commerce, the threats of the food industry to human health, and the danger to the increasingly fragile ecology of the planet. He utilizes a variety of styles—from autobiographical confessions and dramatic monologues to parodies of the language of the Red Tops, clichés of political rulers, and Facebook trivializations of community—to express his desire to cauterize the deceits of language and to convey his vision of a world with equality, liberty, and fraternity. Sai Murray is a writer, a poet, an artist, an activist, and a graphic designer. He is the creative director of Liquorice Fish, a facilitator for SHAKE!, and the communications director for Leeds Young Authors. He runs regular creative writing workshops and mentoring sessions with Artists in Mind. He is the author of Kill Myself Now: The True Confessions of an Advertising Genius.
POETRY, 72 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $15.95 (CAN $17.95)

More for Helen of Troy
Simon Mundy
Suffused with the atmosphere of the landscapes that inspire the poet, including the lush countryside of Powys and islands throughout the world, this well-wrought poetry collection contemplates universal midlife themes. It is deeply involved with questions of desire, such as the ideal of a beautiful woman, hope of a good state, and vision of a pristine country and seaside. The tension between such ideals, lofty aims, and inevitable disappointments unite in the main title sequence, where an entire society must scheme and suffer for Helen’s allure. These pointed poems provide an enjoyable glimpse into the poet’s poignant imagination. Simon Mundy is the author of three books of poetry and three novels as well as several biographies, including Elgar: The Illustrated Lives of Great Composers. He has more than 30 years of experience as a broadcaster on BBC Radio 3 and 4; is the founder of the European Forum for the Arts and Heritage (now Culture Action Europe); and an advisor to the Council of Europe and to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
POETRY, 72 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.5 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

“Anna Lewis’s poems have a quiet, disconcerting precision: suggestive but at the same time compressed, they are crafted to last in the mind long after they’ve been read.” —Patrick McGuinness, poet, Jilted City

ISBN: 9781845232061
RIGHTS: US & CANADA PEEPAL TREE PRESS LTD. MARCH

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Taking Words for a Walk
Ralph Thompson
Ambition, rebellion, loss of innocence, memory, love, death and spiritual yearning are just some of the themes these poems explore. With an underlying seriousness leavened by wit and a self-deprecating humor, this collection engages in a dialogue that is both intensely Jamaican and universal. Featuring free verse, rhymed quatrains, haikus, and villanelles—in patois and standard English—this book also explores the dynamics, personal and social, of being a white poet in a black country. Ralph Thompson is a Jamaican–American poet whose works have been published in such journals as Carib, the Caribbean Writer, the Gleaner, and London Magazine. He is the author of The Denting of a Wave and View from Mount Diablo, and the recipient of the Jamaican National Literary Award.
POETRY, 144 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

Burying the Wren
Deryn Rees-Jones
Alive to the world and the transformative qualities of love, the poems in this collection concern emotions and relationships. Utilizing a clear and mature vision, the poet lyrically expresses experiences concerning love and family. Skillfully pitting the ordinary yet mysterious “small things” of the universe, such as flowers, against loss, these poems also elegize the poet’s late husband, poet and critic Michael Murphy. Deryn Rees-Jones is a lecturer at the University of Liverpool and the author of The Memory Tray, Quiver, and Sign Round a Dead Body. She is a recipient of an Arts Council of England Writer’s Award and an Eric Gregory Award.
POETRY, 72 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.75 TRADE PAPER, $18.95 (CAN $20.95)

Rudiments of Flight
Frances Hatfield
• Advertising in Poets & Writers Magazine (April) • Author tour to include Los Angeles and San Francisco Both revelatory and sensuous, these poems convey passion that trumps death, beauty that shines through shame, and love that is everlasting. Venturing to the edge of the known world and beyond— bearing unflinching witness to the terrors and ecstasies to be discovered there—this compilation is a kaleidoscopic intertwining of the worlds of humans, nature, myth, and spirit. As it explores fragility and pain, it will interest both fans of poetry as well as those influenced by Jungian thought. Frances Hatfield maintains a private practice in depth psychotherapy and is an advanced candidate in analytic training at the C. G. Jung Institute in San Francisco. She is the recipient of the University of California’s Poet Laureate Award. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.
POETRY/PSYCHOLOGY, 72 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $16.00 (CAN $17.00)

“Rees-Jones shows an auspicious maturity. She has emerged as one of the strongest forces in contemporary Welsh poetry.” —Times Literary Supplement

ISBN: 9781609402563
RIGHTS: WORLD WINGS PRESS FEBRUARY

“Using her pen like a flaying knife, Frances Hatfield opens us to the privileged intimacy of soul.” —Patricia Damery, author, Snakes: A Novel

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Facilitating Change in Groups and Teams
A Gestalt Approach to Mindfulness
Paul Barber
Based on extensive practitioner research, this book focuses on facilitating change for all who work in teams and within organizations. These pages present a model of facilitation that addresses how to increase awareness of physical and sensory, social and cultural, emotional and biographical, projective and imagined, and transpersonal and intuitive influences. Some of the topics include generating individual and group understanding, liberating and refining new experiential knowledge, raising personal and social awareness, and educating and empowering all involved. Professionals, especially organizational consultants and coaches, will learn how to facilitate team-building and community change in organizations. Paul Barber is a professor at the Metanoia Institute, a visiting professor at Middlesex University, and a fellow of the Roffey Park Management Institute. A former practicing psychiatric nurse, he established therapeutic communities and cocreated programs in therapeutic community practice. He is the author of Becoming a Practitioner Researcher.
PSYCHOLOGY/MANAGEMENT 288 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $49.95 (CAN $52.95)

Rage
Managing an Explosive Emotion
Theodor Itten Translated by Ruth Martin
Exploring the language of myth, religion, and literature, this book evokes an understanding of how rage has been assimilated into social discourse and also dealt with in ancient and modern times. The author draws from personal experience and the results of research and scientific studies to examine the physical and emotional causes and effects of rage. As it debates the effectiveness and value of psychotherapy in providing a secure environment for people overwhelmed by rage, this profound consideration encourage readers to ponder every aspect of rage and how it influences one’s psyche. Theodor Itten is a psychotherapist and a clinical psychologist in private practice. He is the executive editor of the International Journal of Psychotherapy and the author of Jack Lee Rosenberg. Ruth Martin is a translator who was selected by New Books in German as an emerging translator.
PSYCHOLOGY, 216 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $30.00 (CAN $33.00)

Moving Experience
Complexities of Acculturation
Jutta König
The research in this titillating study explores the development of cultural identities among global itinerants and people with multicultural backgrounds through a new methodology—Personal Emotional Account of Cultural Experience (PEACE). Through examining the interactions and inner dialogues of multicultural individuals, the results reveal how globalization and a variety of social variables affect migrants developmentally and emotionally and force them to live their lives in the unclaimed territory between cultural contexts. Jutta König is a psychologist, psychotherapist, and career coach and is a board member of the International Career Certification Institute and the Dutch Career Management Institute.
PSYCHOLOGY/MANAGEMENT 354 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 2 B & W PHOTOS, 4 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 13 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $44.95 (CAN $44.95)

“[The book] is written in a lively style and replete with information about people known to us from literature and the history of civilization.” —Eva Jaeggi, Psychology Today

“Passionate about travel and cultures, Jutta König shares her lifelong process of negotiations with different environments and explores a new dialogical paradigm of becoming.” —Halleh Ghorashi, professor, VU University Amsterdam

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Professional Communication
Deliver Effective Written, Spoken and Visual Messages Third edition
Jane English
Offering sound advice, clear guidelines, and numerous practical examples, this revised edition reflects how communication techniques have responded to the electronic age. Aimed at all professionals and students in business, industry, and higher education institutions, this account includes an accompanying interactive learning course package, which contains weblinks to supplementary information, audio and video clips, numerous interactive exercises, and a variety of assessment methods. Jane English is an associate professor and the head of professional communication studies at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She is an established communication consultant to tertiary establishments, industry, and commerce.
LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS, 320 PAGES, 6.5 X 9.75 TRADE PAPER, $68.95 (CAN $75.95)

Engaging with Learning in Higher Education
Edited by Ian Solomonides, Anna Reid, and Peter Petocz
Satisfying a need for broader scholarly writing on the increasingly important area of higher education learning, teaching, and quality assurance, this book explores student engagement from a number of philosophies and contexts. It also provides a contemporary synthesis of practice and research on student engagement from various parts of the world, several disciplines, and across a student’s lifetime. The four sections examine the background to and nature of student engagement, related pedagogies, examples of student engagement in context, and the implications for student engagement policy. The research, discussion, and opinions will be of interest to educators and associated staff in higher education institutions, researchers investigating student engagement and other aspects of quality enhancement and assurance, and those responsible for staff development and policy. Ian Solomonides is an associate professor and the director of the Learning and Teaching Center at Macquarie University. He is also an executive member of the Council of Australian Directors of Academic Development. Anna Reid is a professor of music and the associate dean of the Learning and Teaching Center at the University of Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music. She is the coauthor of From Expert Student to Novice Professional. Peter Petocz is an associate professor of statistics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and a former editor of the Statistics Education Research Journal. He is the coauthor of From Expert Student to Novice Professional.
EDUCATION, 504 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $50.00 (CAN $55.00)

The Atomized Body
The Cultural Life of Stem Cells, Genes and Neurons
Edited by Max Liljefors, Susanne Lundin, and Andréa Wiszmeg
Referring to the focus of the biosciences on microscopic cellular and molecular “particles” of the human biology—such as stem cells, genes, and neurons—this account examines the relationships between culture, society, and bioscientific research. Showing that the atomized body is indeed socially and culturally embedded, in plural and complex ways, it argues that biomedicine and biotechnology do not only intersect with the human body, but also reshape our perceptions of selfhood and life. From a multidisciplinary perspective, this volume explores the biosciences and the atomized body in their social, cultural, and philosophical contexts. Max Liljefors is an associate professor of art history and visual studies at Lund University in Sweden. Susanne Lundin is a professor in ethnology at Lund University and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. She is the editor of Amalgamations and Gene Technology and Economy. Andréa Wiszmeg is a PhD in ethnology at Lund University. She examines societal and cultural implications of neurological and genetic research for patients and the public.
CULTURAL STUDIES/MEDICAL, 240 PAGES, 5.75 X 8.5 8 COLOR PHOTOS, 10 B & W PHOTOS CLOTH, $48.95 (CAN $54.95)

Primary HIV Clinical Care
For Adults, Children and Pregnant Women Fifth edition
Dr. Clive Evian
A practical guide for doctors and nurse clinicians in treating and managing people with HIV, this fifth edition addresses the essential medical care for people infected with HIV as well as issues relating to the epidemic in general. It is ideal for those on the front line of primary care and includes information on the HIV test, antiretroviral therapy, HIV and women and children, HIV risk and accidental exposure to health care workers, reducing mother-to-child transmission, sexually transmitted infections, HIV and hepatitis B co-infection, HIV and cervical cancer, and ethical and moral considerations. The book will also serve as a useful reference for counselors, social workers, therapists, pharmacists, alternative health care professionals, and for health care personnel training. Dr. Clive Evian is a primary care and community health physician with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. He has been fully involved with the HIV and AIDS epidemic for more than 20 years.
MEDICAL, 536 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

New Perspectives in Iconology
Visual Studies and Anthropology
Edited by Barbara Baert, Ann-Sophie Lehmann, and Jenke Van den Akkerveken
Visual studies emerged in the context of a growing awareness of the impact of visual media on society and culture; from the 1990s onwards, art historians no longer had an exclusive patent on the study of the visual medium. This volume follows the developments in the iconological methods in visual arts and offers a platform for collaboration between individuals and institutions interested in the evolution of iconological interpretation. Sharing lectures, ideas, methods, and old and current research on iconology, this account promotes the further study and exploration of making, meaning, and migration of images in art history. Barbara Baert is the author of books that include Fluid Flesh, Gaze and Touch, and The Woman with the Hemorrhage. AnnSophie Lehmann is the author of Digital Material and Tracing New Media in Everyday Life and Technology. Jenke Van den Akkerveken is the assistant to Belgian sculptor Johan Tahon and a former member of Barbara Baert’s scientific team at the Catholic University of Leuven.
ANTHROPOLOGY, 240 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

Life Under Democracy
Photography by Dale Yudelman
Featuring images that capture South Africa’s status after 18 years of liberation, this collection of photographs includes personal daily reflections as well as more deliberate excursions that present democratic life in the republic. As the photographer returns to the areas he shot in the 1980s and visits some of the people and places previously photographed during apartheid, this book offers a sense of how much has changed and, in some cases, how much has remained the same. Often utilizing an iPhone camera as a means of discourse, this fascinating account focuses on the subject of social change. Dale Yudelman is a freelance photographer and a former photographer for South Africa’s largest daily newspaper the Star. He is the recipient of the Ernest Cole Photographic Award.
PHOTOGRAPHY/AFRICAN STUDIES 224 PAGES, 10 X 9.5 224 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $36.95 (CAN $40.95)

Plays 2: London Calling
Blue Sky Boys; John, I’m Only Dancing; Waterloo Sunset
Ken Duncum
Each of these three plays captures a moment in three different eras when music and pop culture turned New Zealand upside down. In Blue Sky Boys, the Beatles rock the town hall, while the down-on-their-luck Everly Brothers thrash out their artistic and personal differences with a trio of New Zealand teens. In John, I’m Only Dancing, a subversive music teacher tears down 1970s macho school culture with David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust.” In Waterloo Sunset, a band of Wellington punks clash with ex-pat English mods, each fighting to find a future in the 1980s as their youth runs out. Ken Duncum is the Michael Hirschfeld Director of Scriptwriting at Victoria University’s International Institute of Modern Letters. His plays Blue Sky Boys, Cherish, and Trick of the Light are all winners of the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Best New Zealand Play.
PERFORMING ARTS, 276 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

Corporate Governance
A Global Perspective
R. K. Mishra, Stuart Locke, and D. Geeta Rani
Encouraging a transition to a corporate governance model that builds value rather than accepting complacency or defending the status quo, this volume describes how to improve the performance of all institutions. Realizing that board members have a much bigger potential aside from their fiduciary or stewardship responsibilities to stakeholders, this account considers responses made by regulators and professional institutions within the context of sustainable long-term improvement in board performance. The chapters in this book discuss topics such as board structure, board size, and diversity by emphasizing evidence from international empirical research.

The Global Economic Meltdown
Perspectives from India and EU
Edited by Jayshree Sengupta
Addressing the many complexities of the global financial crisis of 2008, this volume presents a holistic overview of its background, explains how it unfolded, and addresses how many nations responded to it. This publication, unique in its global approach and perspective, features pieces focusing on India, Europe, and the United States, as well as providing a thorough examination of the economic, political, environmental, and social implications of the crisis and offers policy recommendations for a more stable and prosperous future. Jayshree Sengupta is a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation in Delhi, India. She is a former lecturer at Delhi University’s Miranda House and Indraprastha College as well as a former program coordinator at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations and a former consultant for the World Bank. She is the coeditor of The 1992 Single European Market and the Third World.
ECONOMICS/FINANCE, 156 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 6 TABLES, 3 GRAPHS CLOTH, $35.95 (CAN $39.95)

An authoritative insider’s perspective, this book penned by the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand chronicles the global financial and economic meltdown. A well-researched and dynamic firsthand account, it captures the drama of the events—from the overheated markets of 2007 through the collapse of investment banks and crises in multiple economies to the fragile recovery in New Zealand and the world in 2010—as politicians, bankers, and government officials struggled to deal with the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. This updated edition also reveals how New Zealand grappled with the impact of debt R. K. Mishra is a senior professor and crises in the United States and Europe as director of the Institute of Public Enterprise well as with the devastating effects of the in Hyderabad, India. Stuart Locke is a Christchurch earthquakes. chairperson of New Zealand’s top research Alan Bollard is the governor of the ranked department of finance based at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the University of Waikato, a board member of author of several books, including Small the Chamber of Commerce, and the director of the Institute for Business Research at Business in New Zealand and The Structure and Dynamics of New Zealand the University. D. Geeta Rani is a research fellow at Waikato University and is a visit- Industries. Sarah Gaitanos is a writer, a researcher, and an oral historian. She is the ing professor at the Institute of Public author of Nola Millar: A Theatrical Life. Enterprise in Hyderabad, India.
MANAGEMENT/ECONOMICS 238 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 1 CHART, 7 TABLES, 2 GRAPHS, 2 DIAGRAMS CLOTH, $59.95 (CAN $65.95) ECONOMICS/BIOGRAPHY 248 PAGES, 5.5 X 8.25 10 TABLES, 9 GRAPHS TRADE PAPER, $24.95 (CAN $27.95)

Microfinance in India
Issues, Problems and Prospects: A Critical Review of Literature
S. L. Shetty
A thematic work on the factual profiles of prevalent microcredit programs in India, this book goes far beyond the review of literature on the concept, country models, and history of the movement. The book contains an up-to-date review of the regulatory measures and their nuances, and dwells on the limitations of the microfinance movement to satisfy the credit needs of the vast informal-sector enterprises while discussing the new initiatives that the authorities have taken under the broad theme of “financial inclusion.” Keeping the broader objective of distributional goals embedded in the microfinance movement, this record attempts an assessment of the wider challenges faced by the financial system by providing suggestions for reaching out to the small and informal sectors on a more effective scale. S. L. Shetty is the founder and former director of the EPW Research Foundation and the author of Structural Retrogression in the Indian Economy Since the MidSixties. He served the Reserve Bank of India for 24 years and retired as chief of its research department.
ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES 658 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 103 TABLES, 6 GRAPHS CLOTH, $89.95 (CAN $98.95)

Indian Economy Since Independence
23rd edition
Edited by Uma Kapila
• Author’s previous books sold more than two million copies Now revised into its 23rd edition, this unique book is widely accepted by various universities across India as the core text for graduate and postgraduate courses in Indian economy. Essentially a collection of select articles written by some of India’s most renowned economists and experts, this volume presents a comprehensive and critical analysis of Indian economy since its independence in 1947 through 2012. Uma Kapila is the senior editor for the Academic Foundation; a coeditor of numerous books on India’s economy, banking, and finance, including 1991– 2011: Two Decades of Economic Reforms and Indian Economy Since Independence; and a former professor of Indian economics at the University of Delhi.
ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES 1024 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 27 CHARTS, 235 TABLES, 26 GRAPHS CLOTH, $69.95 (CAN $76.95)

India Emerging
The Reality Checks
Veena Jha
A modern approach to understanding the dichotomy between growth and development, this book explores the links between growth and inequality and debates whether or not growth has been inclusive in recent experience. Suggesting unusual solutions to India’s development problems, this account—which also investigates issues such as philanthropy and migration—will be beneficial to development economists. Veena Jha is the director of the United Kingdom’s Maguru Consultants Limited. She is a former visiting professorial fellow at Warwick University and a former research fellow at the International Development Research Center. She has also worked for the United Nations and advisory boards in India and abroad for more than 20 years.
ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES 374 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 CLOTH, $59.95 (CAN $65.95)

“[The author explores] in this book the links between growth and inequality, throwing light on the question whether growth has been inclusive in recent experience. The book is important and should be read by all development economists.” —Jagdish Bhagwati, professor, Columbia University

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Indian Economy
Performance and Policies Twelfth edition
Uma Kapila
• Author’s previous books sold more than two million copies Written in a clear and objective manner, this revised edition provides comprehensive coverage of the Indian economy. With extensive references to original works, this account examines updated data and answers important financial questions on topics that include basic issues in economic development; economy and independence; policy regimes; development and structural change; and sectoral trends and issues. Especially designed for less-advanced students, this resource is an ideal introduction to the Indian economy. Uma Kapila is the senior editor for the Academic Foundation; a coeditor of numerous books on India’s economy, banking, and finance, including 1991– 2011: Two Decades of Economic Reforms and Indian Economy Since Independence; and a former professor of Indian economics at the University of Delhi.
ECONOMICS, 558 PAGES, 6 X 9 93 TABLES, 1 GRAPH TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $43.95)

Gujarat
Governance for Growth and Development
Bibek Debroy
Drawing attention to Gujarat’s template of governance, efficient public expenditure, decentralization, and participatory planning, this book relates the growth and development of this Indian state. Asserting that development is a result of the perceptible improvement in social sectors as well as of vibrant industry, it states the facts about the Gujarat model and explains how it has implications for other Indian states. Gujarat’s macroeconomic growth was built through education, health, water, electricity, and roads, and this record reveals how these benefits have trickled down and how deprived segments have been main-streamed. Bibek Debroy is an author, a professor at Delhi’s Center for Policy Research, a contributing editor for the Economic Times, and a visiting honorary senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Institute for South Asian Studies.

Kerala’s Demographic Future
Issues and Policy Options
Edited by S. Irudaya Rajan and K. C. Zachariah
Looking at Kerala’s demography, this book attempts to answer a range of questions regarding migration, unemployment, and ageing, including Could the Indian state of Kerala reap benefits from the demographic windows of opportunities? What are the emerging health threats? and Is Kerala able to provide pensions and social security for the growing number of elderly? Politicians, advisors, diplomats, and academics, as well as those interested in better understanding the current crisis, will benefit from this exploration. S. Irudaya Rajan is a chair professor of research unit on international migration at the Center for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, India, and the coordinator of the Kerala State Development Report prepared for the Indian Planning Commission. K. C. Zachariah is a former senior demographer at the World Bank and a former deputy director at the International Institute of Population Sciences in Mumbai.

Structural Innovation for Inclusive Development in Bihar
The Navodaya Shahar Model
Harsh Singh
Under the National Democratic Alliance rule—led by the charismatic Chief Minister Nitish Kumar—Bihar, one of the poorest states in India, has seen a spectacular turnaround since 2006. Analyzing this recent resurgence in Bihar and demonstrating that policy options in the medium term are highly limited, this book outlines the concept of Navodaya Shahars—or new age rural-urban habitats—based on a new agenda to converge ownership of assets by poor households, find feasible solutions for services, and lay a solid foundation for identity and livelihood with dignity. Harsh Singh has served in the Indian Economic Service for a decade, and is a former program advisor for the United Nations Development Program India. He is the author of Creating Vibrant Public-Private-Panchayat Partnership for Inclusive Growth through Inclusive Governance.
ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES 175 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 1 CHART, 44 TABLES, 10 GRAPHS, 1 MAP CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

Economic Reforms and Small Farms
Implications for Production, Marketing and Employment
Parmod Kumar and Sandip Sarkar
Comparing and contrasting the Indian states of Punjab and Bihar, this study argues that whereas Punjab farming has bright prospects for a new phase of corporatization, Bihar’s agriculture is still caught in the web of subsistence farming. As it looks at the impact of recent agriculture-related policy changes on the emerging production, marketing, and earning status of small versus large farms, this analysis reveals how farmers’ opinions contend that only the large and midsized farms benefited from the reform process, and examines the potential for better reform. Parmod Kumar is a professor and the head of the Agricultural Development and Rural Transformation Center at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Bangalore. Sandip Sarkar is a professor at the Institute for Human Development in New Delhi, India. He is a former employee of the Institute of Economic Growth and the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development.
ECONOMICS/ASIAN STUDIES 268 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 87 TABLES, 1 GRAPH CLOTH, $55.95 (CAN $61.95)

Fundamentals of Merchandising
Edited by Jan Wiid
An essential resource for both students of retail and merchandising and entrepreneurs interested in starting a business, this guide offers practical information on the merchandising industry. Topics include store location, layout and design, merchandise planning, control and pricing, and supply chain management. It also offers practical advice on factors critical to the success of any retail enterprise, mainly the effective use of color and lighting in visual merchandising. Written by established authors in the field, this book emphasizes the importance of accurate market research and includes case studies of actual businesses and self-assessment questions to reinforce learning. Jan Wiid is a senior lecturer in the marketing and retail management department at the University of South Africa.
BUSINESS, 208 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $60.00 (CAN $60.00)

Risky Business
Insurance Markets and Regulation
Edited by Lawrence S. Powell
• Advertising in the Independent Review Today’s insurance regulation in the United States is at a crossroads: while some segments of the insurance industry are moving away from a state-based approach toward regulation, others favor a greater role for the federal government—despite the opposition from other stakeholders. Written by leading scholars in risk management, this book addresses some of the most important questions facing the future of state and federal regulation of the insurance industry. Examining not only the impetus behind various reform proposals, but also the historical development of insurance regulation in the United States, it discusses alternative regulatory frameworks used in the United States and in the European Union and, thereby, increases the options that reformers may wish to consider. Lawrence S. Powell is a research fellow at the Independent Institute and an associate professor and the Whitbeck-Beyer Chair of Insurance and Financial Services at the University of Arkansas–Little Rock. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
ECONOMICS/BUSINESS, 320 PAGES, 6 X 9 17 TABLES, 33 GRAPHS CLOTH, $38.95 (CAN $42.95)

Zombie Tits, Astronaut Fish and Other Weird Animals
Becky Crew
The peacock mantis shrimp has the most powerful punch on Earth; vampire spiders are attracted to smelly socks; and the lesser water boatman is the loudest animal in the world—its instrument is its own penis. From the mother-eating blacklace weaver spiders to the Texas horned lizards that shoot jets of poisonous blood from their eyes, this fascinating book introduces a menagerie of the world’s weirdest, and most fascinating, animals. Becky Crew is online editor of the Australian magazine COSMOS, the cofounder of the Running Ponies blog, and the recipient of the Australian Science Blogger of the Year Award.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY 272 PAGES, 5.25 X 8.25 TRADE PAPER, $26.99 (CAN $26.99)

The Owl That Fell from the Sky
Stories of a Museum Curator
Brian Gill
Natural history museums contain many thousands of zoological specimens and each specimen’s tale often involves extraordinary people, daring explorations, unquenchable scientific curiosity, and strange coincidences. This book features engaging pictures, provides rich stories, and unveils the many secrets that have shaped contemporary museums. This is a perfect gift for museum-goers, animal-lovers, and anyone with a curiosity about the natural world. Brian Gill is the curator of land vertebrates at the Auckland Museum in New Zealand. His research has included studies of New Zealand cuckoos, song birds, and extinct birds. He has also completed field surveys of reptiles and birds on the Pacific Islands. He received the Ornithological Society of New Zealand’s Robert Falla Memorial Award in 2010 and is the author of New Zealand’s Extinct Birds and New Zealand’s Frogs and Reptiles.
ANIMALS, 152 PAGES, 5.75 X 6.75 14 B & W PHOTOS, 4 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS, TWO-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $23.99 (CAN $27.99)

ISBN: 9781742233215
RIGHTS: US, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS/ NEW SOUTH JANUARY

100 Stories from the Australian National Maritime Museum
Edited by Australian National Maritime Museum
Telling of both famous and ordinary people whose lives have been shaped by the sea, this book reveals the fascinating stories behind many amazing objects, including stories that showcase the Australian National Maritime Museum’s incredibly diverse collection of more than 130,000 items. This volume shares tales concerning a small silver medallion beautifully engraved by a First Fleet convict, the 119-meter Royal Australian Navy destroyer known as the HMAS Vampire, and the fastest vessel in the world, the Spirit of Australia. Other stories included in this collection refer to a boat made from 2,000 beer cans, a remarkable Saltwater Collection of bark paintings from Arnhem Land, and surfboards inspired by the Bra Boys and the 2005 Cronulla race riots. The Australian National Maritime Museum features themed exhibitions, ranging from Indigenous lore and European seafaring to aquatic sport and the maritime defense of Australian shores. It is located in Sydney, Australia.
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/TRANSPORTATION, 250 PAGES, 9 X 9.75 250 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $39.95)

Nhava & Sheva
Battling for the Environment: Oil, Ports and the Coastline
Shyam Chainani
The story of a struggle spearheaded by one man against a whole system of destruction, this book follows Shyam Chainani’s passionate and dedicated battle to save a verdant and wooded island near Mumbai, India, from being taken over by a government-owned oil company. Demonstrating how Chainani fought for Nhava by contacting his vast network of friends and acquaintances—and often making enemies—and utilizing every legal weapon in his armory, this detailed document is filled with humor, wit, and admiration for nature’s beauty. Shyam Chainani was a member of the Tata Administrative Service and a founding member of the Bombay Environmental Action Group and the Save Bombay Committee. His relentless lobbying, public interest litigation, and participation on numerous central and state government committees led to the enactment of much legislation related to urban heritage conservation, coastal-zone management, and protection of ecosensitive areas. He is the author of Heritage and Environment: An Indian Diary.
BIOGRAPHY/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, 258 PAGES, 6 X 9 66 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9781742233208
RIGHTS: US, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS/NEW SOUTH JANUARY

The Firth of Forth
An Environmental History
T. C. Smout and Mairi Stewart
A rare portrait of one of Scotland’s major firths, this book shows how man has interacted with the environment throughout thousands of years. Combining a rich wildlife with a history of long and intense human activity around the estuary’s shores and in its waters, this captivating exploration of the Firth of Forth considers a wide range of questions, including How have people affected and exploited the wildlife, and how, in turn, has it determined the lives of people? What changes to the biodiversity of the firth have taken place as a result of human interference? Why has pollution been easier to control than over-fishing? and What role has conservation had in bringing about changes? T. C. Smout is the Historiographer Royal of Scotland and an emeritus professor of Scottish history at the University of St. Andrews. He is the former first deputy chairman of Scottish Natural Heritage. Mairi Stewart is an environmental historian specializing in Scottish woodland history. She is on staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands Centre for History where she is working on an extensive research project dealing with the social history of 20th-century Scottish forestry.
SCOTTISH STUDIES/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 240 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 8 COLOR PHOTOS, 240 B & W ILLUSTRATIONS CLOTH, $40.00 (NCR)

Perspectives on Water
Constructing Alternative Narratives
Edited by Lydia Powell and Sonali Mittra
Stressing the importance of sustainable water use, this volume touches upon the broader discourses of water challenges, incorporating different disciplinary perceptions ranging from social to environmental sciences. Discussing how the ecological, social, and economic benefits that freshwater systems provide and the trade-off between consumptive and on-stream benefits remain contested, this collection of narratives calls for a global perspective on sustainable water use with an exclusive emphasis on better management of shared river basins and individual water sheds. Lydia Powell is an employee of the Observer Research Foundation, Center for Resources Management, and the editor of the ORF Energy News Monitor. Sonali Mittra is a researcher with interest in policy research associated with water development and sustainability. She has been working with the Resources Management team in the Observer Research Foundation with a focus on water issues, small hydro development, and solar energy in South Asia.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, 208 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 12 TABLES, 3 MAPS CLOTH, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

Bridges Over Troubled Waters
Edited by Marleen Wynants and Goedele Nuyttens Foreword by Riccardo Petrella
• Part of the Crosstalks series, which includes How Open Is the Future? (9789054873785) and In Sickness and in Health (9789054875499) The most recent academic research on water management, this publication examines two-years-worth of workshops and seminars and presents border-crossing perspectives on water technologies, challenges, and governance from Brussels and beyond. Featuring contributions by the World Health Organization and the World Toilet Organization as well as by scientists, architects, and artists, this book’s goal is to offer a holistic, futureoriented vision on sustainable policy in general and water policy in particular. Marleen Wynants is an independent journalist, a publicist, and a consultant. She is the director of Crosstalks and the former editor of Fabiola magazine. Goedele Nuyttens is a communication and event manager at Crosstalks and a former commissioning editor at Academic & Scientific Publishers. Riccardo Petrella is a professor emeritus of the Catholic University of Louvain and the president of the European Institute of Research on Water Policy.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, 256 PAGES, 6.75 X 8.25 45 COLOR PHOTOS, 2 B & W PHOTOS, 20 GRAPHS, 16 MAPS TRADE PAPER, $35.95 (CAN $39.95)

Urban Renewal in Flanders 2002–2011
A Particular Practice in Europe
Els Vervloesem, Bruno De Meulder, and André Loeckx
Thirty-seven urban renewal projects in 25 Flemish towns and cities are discussed in this book that places them in a historical and European perspective. Since the end of the last century, a notable amount of urban renewal has gotten under way everywhere in Europe and, after some hesitation, in Flanders. However, urban renewal practices in Flanders differ fundamentally from large-scale European urban projects. The unique context of Flanders, with its almost total urbanization of the land and the fine, fragmented mesh of its urban sprawl, prompted the authorities and towns and cities to take an individual approach to urban renewal projects, and this account explores their risky and sometimes unmanageable trialogue between designing and building, social emancipation, and administrative innovation. The book addresses urban planners and academics and students of that discipline, policymakers, architects, urban engineers, sociologists, and residents. Els Vervloesem is an architect and researcher at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) and is completing her PhD. Bruno de Meulder is a professor at KU Leuven and the head of the Urban Planning and Architecture Research Group in the department of architecture, urban planning, and spatial planning. André Loeckx is an engineer-architect and a professor emeritus at KU Leuven, where he was head of the department of architecture, urban planning, and spatial planning. He is also the chairman of the jury on urban renewal projects with the Flemish government.
ARCHITECTURE, 256 PAGES, 3.5 X 4.5 111 COLOR PHOTOS, 80 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $55.00 (CAN $55.00)

Computational Methods for Engineering Science
Edited by B. H. V. Topping
• Part of the Computational Science, Engineering & Technology series, which includes Developments and Applications in Computational Structures Technology (9781874672470); Developments and Applications in Engineering Computational Technology (9781874672487); and Parallel, Distributed and Grid Computing Engineering (9781874672418) With contributions from a long list of renowned authors, this volume includes invited lectures presented at a variety of conferences, including the Eleventh International Conference on Computational Structures Technology and the Eighth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology held concurrently in Dubrovnik, Croatia. B. H. V. Topping is an honorary professor at the University of Pécs in Hungary and an emeritus professor at Heriot–Watt University in the United Kingdom.
TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING 448 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 TRADE PAPER, $155.00 (CAN $170.00)

The Herd Boy
Niki Daly
A story about a boy who dares to dream of a big future, this picture book follows Malusi, a herd boy who tends to his grandfather’s sheep and goats among the mountains of the Transkei, South Africa. High above, eagles fly, while on the ground below, beetles crawl, termites scurry, and dust flies as Malusi plays games of stick-fighting with his friend. However, danger lurks in the shape of a hungry baboon stalking the flock. Inspired by the life of former president Nelson Mandela, this is a tale of empowerment, self-belief, and leadership. Niki Daly is the author of several children’s books, including Jamela’s Dress, Not So Fast Songololo, and Once Upon a Time. He is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Choice Award, the Parents’ Choice Silver Award, the Molteno Gold Medal, and the Peter Pan Silver Award.
CHILDRENS: FICTION, 36 PAGES, 9.75 X 10.25 36 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $14.95 (CAN $16.95)

“Terrific for early readers of simple, illustrated chapter books.” —Herald Sun on the Jake series “Jake is an endearing, likeable character with whom young readers will easily identify.” —Child Magazine “I think we all know a Jake. He is likeable, has a huge imagination and is always trying different things.” —West Australian “Terrific News! Jake is back . . . and it’s just as fast paced and exciting as the earlier ones.” —Good Reading Magazine

Rethinking Social Justice
From Peoples to Populations
Timothy Rowse
• Author’s previous books sold more than 20,000 copies In the early 1970s, Australian governments began to treat Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders as “peoples” with capacities for self-government. Forty years later, confidence in Indigenous self-determination has been eroded by accounts of Indigenous pathology, misplaced policy optimism, and persistent socio-economic gaps. This record accounts for this shift by arguing that Australian thinking about the Indigenous is a continuing, unresolvable tussle between the ideas of “peoples” and “population.” Offering snapshots of moments in the last 40 years in these tensions are palpable—from honoring the heritage and quantifying the disadvantage to acknowledging colonization’s destruction and projecting Indigenous recovery from it—this book not only asks if a settler colonial state can instruct the colonized in the arts of self-government, but also how could it justify doing anything less. Timothy Rowse is a professorial fellow at the University of Western Sydney, who has also taught at the Australian National University, Harvard University, and Macquarie University. He is the author of Divided Nation?, Indigenous Futures, and Obliged to be Difficult.
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 272 PAGES, 6 X 9 TRADE PAPER, $39.95 (CAN $39.95)

Southern African Liberation Struggles
New Local, Regional and Global Perspectives
Edited by Hilary Sapire and Chris Saunders
Probing beyond the heroic portrayals of armed struggles and nationalist resistance, this collection of essays illustrates the intertwined histories of Southern African liberation struggles and those of regional and international solidarity movements, beginning in the 1960s through the establishment of a nonracial democracy in South Africa in 1994. As this collection seeks to present more nuanced accounts of the solidarity movements that flourished alongside the liberation and exile movements— such as the British-based Anti-Apartheid Movement—it draws together internal and external struggles in exile. Unique and detailed, it offers new insights into the relationships that exiles and guerrillas developed with host societies and solidarity organizations, both within the southern African region and in the United Kingdom. Hilary Sapire is a professor of imperial and southern African history at Birkbeck College at the University of London. She is the editor of the Journal of Southern African Studies and the coauthor of African Apocalypse: The Story of Nontetha Nwenkwe, a Twentieth-Century South African Prophet. Chris Saunders is an emeritus professor of historical studies at the University of Cape Town. He is author of numerous books, including The Making of the South African Past, and the coauthor of the fifth edition of South Africa A Modern History. He has also contributed to The Cambridge History of the Cold War, Volume 3, and The Cambridge History of South Africa, Volume 2.
HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 320 PAGES, 6.25 X 8.75 TRADE PAPER, $34.95 (CAN $34.95)

Management for Engineers, Technologists and Scientists
Third edition
Edited by W. P. Nel
An introductory-level management textbook written specifically for those studying and working in an engineering discipline, this updated third edition is an invaluable tool for the existing or aspirant engineer and engineering manager. Including a new chapter on engineering ethics and professionalism as well as a workbook on CD, this text introduces the reader to management and related issues—such as law and economics—that are essential when dealing with customers, suppliers, contractors, accountants, lawyers, economists, and managers, either inside or outside an organization. W. P. Nel is a senior lecturer and the coordinator for mining at Unisa’s School of Engineering. He is responsible for a number of modules in the areas of engineering management and mining engineering.
ENGINEERING, 420 PAGES, 6.75 X 9.5 TRADE PAPER, $70.95 (CAN $72.95)

Boom and Bust Banking
The Causes and Cures of the Great Recession
Edited by David Beckworth
• Advertising in the Independent Review and the Marginal Revolution blog Exploring the forceful renewal of the boom-and-bust cycle after several decades of economic stability, this book is a research-based review of the factors that caused the 2008 recession. It offers cutting-edge diagnoses of the recession and prescriptions on how to boost the economy from leading economists. The book concentrates on the Federal Reserve and its leading role in creating the economic boom and recession of the 2000s. Aimed at professional economists and readers well versed in the basic workings of the economy, it includes innovative proposals on how to avoid future boom-and-bust cycles. David Beckworth is an assistant professor of finance and economics at Texas State University. He lives in San Marcos, Texas.
ECONOMICS/POLITICAL SCIENCE, 384 PAGES, 6 X 9 67 CHARTS, 4 TABLES TRADE PAPER, $26.95 (CAN $29.95)

“Beckworth has succeeded in assembling a superb group of contributors who have written stimulating essays on this topic. Boom and Bust Banking is an important contribution to furthering our understanding of recent events in the U.S. and around the world.” —Douglas A. Irwin, Robert E. Maxwell ’23 Professor of Arts and Sciences, Dartmouth College “A valuable contribution to the burgeoning national debate about the way U.S. monetary policy and financial sector regulation is conducted.” —George Melloan, former deputy editor, Wall Street Journal

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Workflex
The Essential Guide to Effective and Flexible Workplaces
Families and Work Institute and Society for Human Resource Management
• $20,000 marketing budget • Advertising in HR Magazine and Working Mother For today’s fast-paced and diverse workforce, workplace flexibility is a crucial element for success on and off the job and employers who recognize this new and profound reality are a step ahead of the competition in recruiting and retaining high performing talent. A forward-looking and important benchmark resource for organizations, business leaders, and employees, this account provides comprehensive and in-depth information on how to implement a flexible workplace. It is filled with examples, how-to information, advice from experts, and tools to help employers and HR professionals set up and maintain flexible work arrangements that help meet their needs and the needs of their employees. Families and Work Institute is a nonprofit center dedicated to providing research for living in today’s changing workplace, changing family, and changing community. The institute was founded in 1989 and has helped change the language of debates to move the discussion forward toward more effective and datadriven solutions and active results. It is based in New York City. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Its mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and it represents members in more than 125 countries with a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters.
BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT, 400 PAGES, 8.5 X 11 4 B & W PHOTOS, 12 CHARTS, 16 TABLES, 2 GRAPHS, 5 DIAGRAMS TRADE PAPER, $69.95 (CAN $76.95) §

What’s Next?
Getting Ahead of Change
Edited by Uwe Brandes and Jonathan David Miller
• Advertising in Urban Land magazine • Author’s previous books sold more than 10,000 copies • Part of the What’s Next? series, which includes What’s Next?: Real Estate in the New Economy (9780874201642) Drawing from the insights of the Urban Land Institute’s nearly 30,000 members, in-depth research, and case study examples, this volume explains how real estate and urban development professionals can adjust and adapt to market, technological, and financial trends. The publication proves that novel thinking, innovation, and new business strategies can make change more manageable and create opportunities for real estate professionals to build a better future. It will be enjoyed by readers who are interested in what is happening in the real estate industry as a result of changing economics and environmental concerns. Uwe Brandes is a senior vice president at the Urban Land Institute, where he leads the climate change land use and energy initiatives. He is a former vice president of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation and a former associate director of the Washington, DC Office of Planning. He lives in Washington, DC. Jonathan David Miller is the author of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate series; Trendczar, a blog for real estate news website GlobeStreet.com; and What’s Next: Real Estate in the New Economy. He is a member of the Citistates Group and the National Association of Real Estate Editors. He lives in New York City.
BUSINESS/ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, 72 PAGES, 7.25 X 10.25 25 COLOR PHOTOS, 32 CHARTS, 4 MAPS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $29.95 (CAN $32.95)

ISBN: 9780874202182
RIGHTS: WORLD URBAN LAND INSTITUTE AVAILABLE

ISBN: 9781586442828
RIGHTS: WORLD SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AVAILABLE

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Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Urban Land Institute
• Part of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate series One of the most highly regarded and widely read forecast reports in the real estate industry, this annual examination of the commercial market provides an outlook on real estate investment and development trends, real estate finance and capital markets, trends by property sector and metropolitan area, and other real estate issues around the globe. Comprehensive and invaluable, the book is based on interviews with leading industry experts and also covers what’s happening in multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and hotel development. PricewaterhouseCoopers assists real estate investment advisors, real estate investment trusts, public and private real estate investors, corporations, and real estate management funds in developing real estate strategies, evaluating acquisitions and dispositions, and appraising and valuing real estate. Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. They are both located in Washington, DC.
BUSINESS/FINANCE, 80 PAGES, 8.5 X 11 6 COLOR PHOTOS, 120 CHARTS, 2 MAPS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $49.95 (CAN $54.95)

101 Best Australian Beaches
Andrew Short and Brad Farmer
Written by a marine scientist and a surfing activist, this superbly illustrated and thoroughly researched book will encourage visitors and natives alike to explore the Australian coast. Which Australian beach is made entirely of shells? Which beach has the biggest waves? Where is the world’s biggest sand dune? Where do loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs? Why does Australia have the best beaches on the planet? Answering these and many other questions, this book provides useful information and fascinating stories about Australia’s 11,761 mainland beaches. Andrew Short is a beach expert and the author of 12 books, including The Australia Coast, and hundreds of scientific publications on the subject. Brad Farmer is the coauthor of the first Surfing Guide to Australia and the founder of Ocean Care Day, the Surfrider Foundation, and the National and World Surfing Reserves movements. He has written for Tracks magazine for 25 years and has been to every accessible beach in Australia.
TRAVEL/AUSTRALIAN STUDIES, 260 PAGES, 7.5 X 7.5 300 COLOR PHOTOS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR TRADE PAPER, $39.99 (CAN $39.99)

ISBN: 9781742233222
RIGHTS: US, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS/NEW SOUTH AVAILABLE

ISBN: 9780874202205
RIGHTS: WORLD URBAN LAND INSTITUTE AVAILABLE

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New Backlist Titles

Preachers, Prophets & Heretics
Anglican Women’s Ministry
Edited by Elaine Lindsay and Janet Scarfe
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the first ordination of women priests in the Australian Anglican Church, this book analyzes the ordination debate and reviews how it occupied church synods, ecclesiastical tribunals, civil courts, and media headlines. It also highlights the accomplishments of the more than 500 ordained female priests since 1992. Including chapters from key players in the ordination debate—such as Peter Carnley, the Archbishop of Perth, who broke the impasse by ordaining women before national legislation was passed—this unique volume also features contributions from religion producer and broadcaster Rachael Kohn and the Very Reverend Dr. Jane Shaw, a notable author. Elaine Lindsay is the author of Rewriting God: Spirituality in Contemporary Australian Women’s Fiction and the former coeditor of the Women-Church journal. Janet Scarfe is an adjunct research associate for the school of historical studies at Monash University and the former national president of the Movement for the Ordination of Women.
RELIGION & THEOLOGY, 432 PAGES, 6 X 9.25 29 B & W PHOTOS TRADE PAPER, $59.99 (CAN $59.99)

María, Daughter of Immigrants
María Antonietta Berriozábal
More than a memoir of personal and political achievements, this volume chronicles a family’s development from Mexican immigrants to American leaders. Written in an authentic and unique voice, this book describes how the author’s Mexican parents instilled a love of learning, a desire to excel, and a commitment to community in their children. Relating how her heritage and upbringing allowed her to lead her community and promote social justice, the author conveys a courageous story of hope, love, faith, and a fighting spirit long committed to social and environmental justice, regardless of the personal cost. María Antonietta Berriozábal became the first Latina to be elected to the City Council of San Antonio and received a presidential appointment as the U.S. Representative to the Inter-American Commission on Women of the Organization of American States.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY/AMERICAN STUDIES 350 PAGES, 6.25 X 9.25 50 B & W PHOTOS, 1 CHART, 1 MAP CLOTH, $27.95 (CAN $29.95)

Rebozos
Carmen Tafolla Illustrations by Catalina Gárate García Afterword by Hector Garcia Manzanedo, PhD
• Advertising in Poets & Writers (April) • Author’s previous books sold more than 75,000 copies Celebrating both the rebozo as a cultural icon of Mexico and the series of rebozoinspired paintings by Mexican–Californian artist Catalina Gárate, this bilingual collection of poems gives voices of strength, endurance, joy, and sorrow to the women of Gárate’s paintings. The rebozo is considered a physical manifestation of Mexican womanhood throughout every stage of life and can be used as a tool of daily labor: a sling to carry children, a shield from weather or from prying eyes, an heirloom, and even a shroud. The poems are accompanied by a historical explanation of the role of the rebozo. Carmen Tafolla is a professor at the University of Texas–San Antonio. She is the author of numerous books and the recipient of several literary honors. She lives in San Antonio, Texas. Catalina Gárate García is an artist and illustrator whose work has been exhibited nationwide. She lives in San Jose, California. Hector García Manzanedo, PhD was a noted anthropologist and professor of sociology at San Jose State University.
POETRY/ART, 64 PAGES, 9 X 11 4 B & W PHOTOS, 16 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, FOUR-COLOR INTERIOR CLOTH, $19.95 (CAN $21.95)

ISBN: 9781609402440
RIGHTS: WORLD WINGS PRESS AVAILABLE

ISBN: 9781742233376
RIGHTS: US, CANADA, SOUTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES PRESS AVAILABLE

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